Accounts Senior

7 days ago

Scotland, United Kingdom Alvah Accountancy Full time

**The Role - Senior in our Accounts Team**

We’re looking for a **problem-solving accountant** who enjoys planning, ensuring things are right and accurate, is **great with client communications** and **embraces technology.** You are happy to have video calls or meetings with clients to talk about their businesses.

You are the sort of person who likes to be **way ahead of deadlines**and thrives on an **organised calendar** where you know exactly what work needs to be done and when. You love leading a team and take pride in your work.

You'll work closely with clients, providing technical expertise and support, whilst delivering the required work. You are the sort of person who can **hit the ground running**with client delivery and are **not afraid to ask questions.**

We offer flexible working arrangements (part-time or full-time) to accommodate personal commitments. We primarily work remotely with team meetups in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire every few weeks.

**Responsibilities**
- **Manage a portfolio of clients** who all use **Xero**, with full ownership of their accounting needs including:

- Preparation of annual accounts and tax returns
- VAT return preparation and submission
- Management accounts preparation
- Personal tax returns
- Monthly director payrolls
- **Lead quarterly strategic review calls** with our clients using our established frameworks
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve client financial performance
- Leverage our technology stack to deliver efficient, high-quality service

**What You'll Bring**
- **3+ years**of experience working in **accounting practice**:

- Qualified or on your way to being qualified (AAT, ACCA, ICAS etc)
- **Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge**:

- Natural problem-solver who can figure things out independently
- Enthusiasm for technology and process improvement
- Experience with cloud accounting systems, **especially Xero**:

- Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 - 35 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you looking for a part time or full time role?

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting Practice: 3 years (required)
- Xero: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

**Location**:

- Scotland (Scotland) (required)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: 2025-Q1-Senior2

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