Department: Business Services
Location: Glasgow
Description
Armstrong Watson is on a journey to more than double our turnover by 2030 through disciplined organic growth, attraction of outstanding talent, and selective acquisition of like‑minded firms.
Our ambition is clear and openly bold. Growth alone is not the goal. Reputation is. And reputation is earned, not inherited.
Our strategic intent is simple to say and hard to deliver: to become the most respected adviser to privately owned businesses in the North and the UK. The firm’s business owners talk about it, and the firm’s lawyers and bankers recommend it without hesitation.
To achieve this, we are building the best Accounting and Financial Advisory firm to deal with, not just in the North, but across the UK. Exceptional service, deep expertise, trusted relationships, and absolute reliability define everything we do. These are not slogans; they are standards we hold ourselves to every day.
At our core, we exist to help our clients achieve prosperity, a secure future, and peace of mind.
Values
* Standards and professionalism
* Doing work we are proud to put our name to
* Building long‑term client relationships
* Being part of a firm with real momentum and intent
Why Join Us
* A firm with clear direction and momentum
* Clients who value advice and relationships
* Colleagues who care about doing things properly
* A culture built on Passion, Trust, Humanity and Honesty
* Genuine opportunity to shape career as the firm grows
Position: Business Services Senior
We are recruiting several Business Services Seniors to join our Glasgow office and wider Business Services Line.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager/Manager
* Complete draft business tax computations ready for review by a Business Services Assistant Manager/Manager
* Prepare VAT returns, bookkeeping assignments and management accounts for clients
* Assist with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns
* Raise appropriate queries for the Business Services Assistant Manager/Manager
Candidate Profile
* Full UK Driving Licence
* AAT, ICAS, ACCA or ACA qualified (or qualified by experience)
* Experience working in an accounting capacity at an accountancy practice
* Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
* A dedicated team player, willing to assist colleagues where possible
* Ability to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
* Initiative, excellent organisation and problem‑solving skills
* Keenness to become part of a dynamic team
Benefits
In return for your hard work helping us shape our future growth and development, we will provide a competitive salary and a positive benefits package.
* Salary Sacrifice Employer Contribution Pension Scheme including Life Cover (4x salary) and Income Protection
* Competitive Annual Leave entitlement & Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (up to 5 additional days per year)
* Smart Working Policy, allowing balance of home and remote working
* Health Shield Cash Plan (cash back on a range of health benefits and discounts on holidays, fashion and entertainment)
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support for wellbeing and health)
* Paid flu jabs and eye tests
* Introductory Commission Scheme (financial reward for client referrals)
* Employee Referral Scheme (financial reward for new AW colleagues up to £2,500 per referral)
* Investment towards continuous professional development (CPD) with access to training courses and materials
* Paid professional membership fees
In addition to all the benefits you would expect from an award‑winning employer, you will be given the utmost encouragement and support to develop your career further.
When you're with us, we're with you.
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