Accountant (Manager Level)

Hutcheon Mearns is delighted to be supporting a well-established growing Accountancy firm to recruit for an Accountant (Manager Level) to join their finance team in Arbroath, Angus. The role will be responsible for overseeing a varied portfolio of clients, dealing and interacting directly with client and accounts and bookkeeping teams within the firm. This will involve reviewing accounts, tax returns and VAT returns. Working alongside the experienced team of Client Managers to manage the firm's workload, with an input into all operational aspects of the firm at their regular managers' meetings. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary plus benefits, offering a four-day working week (37.5 hours per week) on a permanent contract. This firm provides a personalised face-to-face service for their customers, engaging directly with businesses across Scotland. Working with trusted advisors, the company go above acting as strategic partners in their clients' businesses. An organisation with ambitious growth plans, as chartered accountants, supports progression and development in the long term.

The Opportunity

The key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing annual accounts, tax returns and VAT returns
• Building strong client relationships
• Holding client meetings
• Managing staff workloads
• Training staff members where applicable

The Successful Candidate

You will have ideally experience in a similar senior role, managing a team within a practice environment. You will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues. You will have an excellent analytical and problem-solving skill set, with a strong attention to detail. You will have a determination to meet tight deadlines and provide support to other team members to do the same.

Benefits and Flexibility

This organisation offers a significant degree or flexibility to their team including flexible start and finish times, opportunity to work 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday which gives you the full Friday off. However, flexibility around the hours/days working are available. They offer a competitive salary based on experience.

• Bonus Scheme
• Four day working week with Friday off
• Flexible working
• Enhanced annual leave
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Sick pay policy
• Annual staff social days
• Duvet days
• Dress down Thursdays

Next Steps

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Accountant with a strong grounding in accounting principles who would like to develop these in a small but growing team, to join an exciting business. If you feel like this sounds like an opportunity for you, get in touch and apply with your full CV.