Description
Business Services Senior
Ref: CWK793
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 (DOE)
We are pleased to be supporting a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Dumfries in their search for a talented and motivated Business Services Senior to join a friendly and well-regarded team, with a varied and loyal client base, a supportive working environment, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the Scottish accountancy market and a team that brings genuine sector knowledge and a personal approach to every search it undertakes. Candidates consistently value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive from Crowe Watson and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right one for their skills and longer term ambitions.
As Business Services Senior, you will work across a varied portfolio of clients, taking real ownership of accounts assignments and developing your technical and client-facing skills within a team that is experienced and invested in the people around it. Dumfries has a well-established local business community, and the firm’s client base reflects the character and diversity of the area it serves, providing an engaging and rewarding environment for any ambitious accountancy professional looking to build a long-term career in a well-regarded local practice. For someone who values a varied workload, a friendly team culture, and a firm that will actively support their progression, this is a role worth considering. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Assisting managers and partners on more complex assignments and technical matters
Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients, handling queries in a professional and confident manner
Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns as required
Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team, contributing to their development
Managing your own workload effectively and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a solid background in accounts preparation
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience preparing accounts for a range of client types to a high standard
Good working knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional client-facing manner
Well organised with a proactive attitude and a genuine ambition to progress within practice
Ref: CWK793
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 (DOE)
We are pleased to be supporting a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Dumfries in their search for a talented and motivated Business Services Senior to join a friendly and well-regarded team, with a varied and loyal client base, a supportive working environment, and flexible working, a company pension, and much more on offer.
Crowe Watson Recruitment has a strong presence across the Scottish accountancy market and a team that brings genuine sector knowledge and a personal approach to every search it undertakes. Candidates consistently value the straightforwardness of the advice they receive from Crowe Watson and the care taken to ensure that any opportunity presented is the right one for their skills and longer term ambitions.
As Business Services Senior, you will work across a varied portfolio of clients, taking real ownership of accounts assignments and developing your technical and client-facing skills within a team that is experienced and invested in the people around it. Dumfries has a well-established local business community, and the firm’s client base reflects the character and diversity of the area it serves, providing an engaging and rewarding environment for any ambitious accountancy professional looking to build a long-term career in a well-regarded local practice. For someone who values a varied workload, a friendly team culture, and a firm that will actively support their progression, this is a role worth considering. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency. References to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience.
Please note that Crowe Watson Recruitment is unable to assist with sponsorship applications; all candidates must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing and reviewing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
Assisting managers and partners on more complex assignments and technical matters
Acting as a reliable point of contact for clients, handling queries in a professional and confident manner
Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns as required
Supervising and mentoring junior members of the team, contributing to their development
Managing your own workload effectively and ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Requirements
ACA or ACCA qualified or part-qualified, with a solid background in accounts preparation
At least three years' experience working within a UK Practice environment
Proven experience preparing accounts for a range of client types to a high standard
Good working knowledge of accountancy software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional client-facing manner
Well organised with a proactive attitude and a genuine ambition to progress within practice