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Senior Accountant

Employer
Edward Jacobs Recruitment
Location
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Feb 25, 2025
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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
About The Firm

A Top 100 firm based in GLASGOW with several partners across bordering states. Providing high-quality accounting, taxation, auditing and advisory services that help each client achieve their goals.

Provide advice to a complex client base, manage relationships and learn a variety of technical skills and work on national and international business.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated SENIOR ACCOUNTANT with a strong background in accounting as well as experience working in a PRACTICE setting. This position will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting and financial management, including financial reporting and budgeting.



Responsibilities:


- Interact with and manage clients. Client facing role immediately - meeting with companies over £200 million in revenue, providing and learning accounting advice.

- Oversee all aspects of the company's accounting and financial management, including financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance.

- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

- Learn and implement financial modelling and forecasting.

- Stay up-to-date with accounting and finance best practices, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

- Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

- Manage a team of accounting professionals, including setting goals, providing feedback, and ensuring deadlines are met.

- Provide strategic financial advice and support to management to help drive business growth and profitability.

- Stay up-to-date with accounting and finance best practices, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience

- ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualification, or currently studying

- 2 Years+ of experience in accounting and financial reporting, preferably in UK Public Practice

- Has FULL working rights in the UK and will NOT require sponsorship

- Strong communication skills, adept at engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Perks

- No time-sheets

- Paid Time Off: 35 days paid Holiday Leave

- Work from home policy, allow school pick up and drop off

Comprehensive ACCA study support

- Three-month salary & performance reviews

- Tailored, hands-on training from Ex-Big 4 partners.

- Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & catch-ups

- Parking and bus stop on the doorstep.

- Progressive & cloud-focused firm investing in technology & your development

- Social environment, and numerous staff events

- Weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events.

- Fully comprehensive Healthcare plan, including hospital cover, dental & vision

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