Location: Dundee/Forfar, Tayside, Scotland
We are looking for a Business Advisory Senior to join our team in Tayside (Dundee/Forfar). The role focuses on accounts preparation and liaison with tax staff to meet client deadlines, flagging issues early to the Manager.
Responsibilities
* Ensuring that allocated Business Advisory work is handled effectively and correctly from start to finish and is done per the Firm’s policies and processes
* Preparation of draft accounts for review from client records, clearance of review points and finalising of accounts
* Arrange the timing of the tax and other business line work with the manager responsible for the client
* Engage with the relationship manager and staff from other business lines, when required, to gain a good understanding of the business.
* Liaise with client staff while on the client’s premises, building effective relationships with clients’ staff
* Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up issues and overruns to the manager on a timely basis
* Keep the Manager informed of issues which will affect the budget and the fee
* Keep the client’s staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality
* Complete the accounts file and all required documentation
About You
* A background within public practice
* Qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
* Consideration will also be made of applications from individuals with strong experience but no professional qualification.
* Strong IT skills and experience in using accounting packages.
* Good working knowledge of clients’ accounting systems such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
* Tax experience would be an advantage
Legal requirement: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Why JC?
Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives – whether it’s for our clients, our communities, or for our people, who now number over 900 across the UK. We work with clients in almost every industry sector and are an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers in more than 114 countries. Our values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant – guide how we support and develop our people.
What you can expect
Enjoy a supportive team, hybrid and flexible working, and a range of benefits. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with extended breaks from paid employment. Our learning and development programmes, such as JC Aspire and our Leadership Development Programme accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School, help you grow your career.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
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