Henderson Black is a well-established accountancy firm with three offices in North East Fife: St Andrews, Cupar, and Anstruther. Each location serves a distinct client base. From agricultural businesses in Cupar to tourism and fisheries in Anstruther, and an exciting mix in St Andrews, including spinouts from the university, international clients, and property portfolios. As a training firm, they are proud to offer varied work, close-knit mentoring, and opportunities to grow.
The Opportunity
They are looking to hire a Qualified Accountant (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent) or an experienced QBE from a practice background who can hit the ground running. This is a key role that supports their growing and diverse client base with financial statement preparation, tax compliance and broader practice responsibilities. The right person will be confident working autonomously, happy supervising junior staff, and ideally looking for a long-term move with potential for progression, including potential partnership.
Why Work Here?
* Variety of Work– You’ll support a broad range of clients across agriculture, tourism, property, international structures, and university spinouts. No two days are the same
* Career Progression– There’s a clear and realistic path to partnership within five years for the right candidate. You’ll be joining a firm that actively plans for succession
* Training & Development– Henderson Black is an approved ICAS and ACCA training provider. You'll benefit from quarterly in-house training, external CPD and study support if you're working towards further qualifications
* Work-Life Balance– This is an office-first role to support collaboration and learning, but the firm offers flexibility with some opportunity to WFH. Part-time arrangements are also available
* Salary & Benefits – £60,000 depending on experience, with scope for more senior candidates. 31 days annual leave, and pension
* Accessible Locations– Free parking at the Cupar office and plenty of street parking in St Andrews make commuting easier
* Supportive Culture– You’ll work alongside experienced staff in a friendly, non-departmentalised environment where mentoring is valued and ideas are welcomed
* Shape Your Future– This is a hands-on role in a small but ambitious firm. You’ll have a genuine opportunity to shape your career and help others grow alongside you
Job
* Prepare year-end accounts and financial statements for varied SME and sole trader clients
* Complete personal and corporate tax returns
* Supervise and mentor junior or part-qualified staff
* Manage client relationships and ensure quality service delivery
* Support workflow planning and internal process improvements
* Stay up to date on technical developments (support and CPD provided)
You
* Fully qualified (ICAS or ACCA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
* Strong practice background
* Strong grasp of accounts prep and tax compliance
* Confident in managing own portfolio and supporting junior staff
* Energetic and proactive approach to work and team contribution
* Willingness to get involved in wider practice operations (e.g., workflow, improvements)
* Collaborative mindset, thrives in a close-knit office environment
* Interest in long-term progression
* Competent with accounting software and cloud platforms (e.g., Xero)
* Good working knowledge of Excel
* Comfortable producing accurate financial statements and handling tax issues
Desirable Experience
* Experience working in both small and mid-sized practices
* Exposure to university spinouts, R&D clients or international structures
* Audit background considered, if motivated to transition into accounts and tax work
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”.We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and ensure that this role is right for you.
Should this role be of interest please apply with your most up to date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. For your convenience you can book a time to discuss this role with me here.
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