Accounts Senior

About this Role

Accounts Senior
Edinburgh
The Company
The Firm is a UK-based professional services firm supporting a diverse range of clients. It focuses on delivering accurate financial information, strategic insights, and proactive advisory. The team is committed to high standards and continuous improvement, working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

  • Provides management accounts, year-end statutory accounts, VAT, and bookkeeping services.
  • Uses technology and automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • Operates across various sectors, supporting corporate and unincorporated clients.
  • Values professional development and offers a friendly, open culture.
  • Encourages teamwork, accountability, and innovation in processes
The Role
The organisation seeks an experienced Accounts Senior to take ownership of core accounting deliverables and provide insightful client advice. The role involves managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of management and statutory accounts, and reviewing work to ensure quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will interpret financial data, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate effectively with clients and team members.
  • Manage daily client activities, ensuring timely delivery of accounts, VAT, and management reports.
  • Prepare and review year-end accounts for audit-exempt entities, drawing from client and outsourced bookkeeping data.
  • Oversee bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts, maintaining strict quality standards.
  • Lead workflow and prioritisation across multiple client assignments, adhering to deadlines.
  • Provide coaching and guidance to junior team members to foster their development.
  • Drive continuous improvement by suggesting process automation and system enhancements.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, delivering proactive and insightful financial guidance.
Person
The right candidate will bring a solid background in accountancy practice, with the skills to deliver high-quality accounts and insightful financial analysis. They will be confident in managing client relationships and leading workflow in a fast-moving environment.
Mandatory
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience producing year-end accounts for corporate and unincorporated clients, ideally within practice or professional services.
  • Fully qualified or actively working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent.
  • Proven practical experience with bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts, and IFRS/UK GAAP standards.
  • Skilled in cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong review, quality control, and workflow management capabilities.
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills, with confidence to challenge constructively.
Preferred
  • Experience with automation tools and AI-enabled systems.
  • Knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Dynamics.
  • Ability to interpret financial data to spot risks, trends, and opportunities.
  • Skills in data analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau.
  • Experience working in a client advisory environment or supporting process improvements.

On Offer
Joining the organisation means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to quality and growth. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client portfolio and develop your skills in a supportive environment that values learning and innovation.
  • Competitive salary package (£40,000–£45,000) based on experience.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive team culture with a focus on quality and collaboration.
  • Chance to make a real difference in clients’ financial success.

iMultiply is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all employees, workers and applicants. iMultiply will treat everyone equally and will not discriminate on the grounds of an individual's 'protected characteristic’. If you like the look of this vacancy and think you could perform the role, but, you don't think you meet all the requirements, please DO APPLY for this opportunity. Data shows that certain groups, mainly women and people from Black and Minority communities, are less likely to apply for jobs where they don't meet 100% of role requirements. iMultiply would encourage you to apply for roles where there is room for development and growth.
 

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