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Duncan & Toplis is one of the UK’s largest independent accountants and business advisers. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2025, we are on course for the biggest period of growth in our history. Our vision to be the team that clients always choose to work with and where talented people belong remains at the forefront and guides everything that we do.
Our Business Services team is seeking a Technical Account Adviser to play a pivotal role in our continued success.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies – primarily medium-sized entities under FRS 102, and small entities under FRS 102 Section 1A – using IRIS Accounts Production
* Liaise closely with the Audit team during planning, fieldwork and finalisation stages, providing input on technical aspects of accounts
* Prepare consolidated financial statements under FRS 102
* Prepare Corporation Tax computations and returns using IRIS Business Tax and Alphatax
* Prepare personal tax returns using IRIS Personal Tax
* Assist with the preparation of management accounts
* Review statutory accounts (FRS 102, 102 s1A, and FRS 105) prepared by colleagues to ensure technical compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislation
* Research complex technical accounting and tax issues, provide solutions, and support with implementation
Supportive and Advisory Functions
* Provide internal technical support and advice to colleagues across the firm, including responding to technical queries and delivering ad hoc training
* Support quality control by identifying opportunities to improve internal systems and contribute to process enhancements
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant accounting and tax legislation and proactively communicate changes to clients and team members
* Participate in internal projects, such as cash flow forecasting or due diligence, as required
General Responsibilities
* Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues, both verbally and in writing, regarding technical matters
* Assist in planning, organising and managing your own workload and supporting junior team members where appropriate
* Keep practice management systems up to date and ensure GDPR compliance at all times
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Strong working knowledge of accounting standards, especially FRS 102 and FRS 102 s1A
* Experience in preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and consolidated accounts
* Confident communicator, particularly when discussing technical matters with clients or internal teams
* Technically curious and proactive in keeping knowledge current
* Familiarity with a range of software platforms including IRIS, Sage 50, Xero, and SAP
* Highly organised, deadline-driven, and capable of working independently or as part of a team
* Previous experience in a similar technical or review-focused role within practice is essential
Why Join Duncan & Toplis?
From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD.
Our purpose ‘to positively impact our people, communities, and the world around us’ sits at our core, and our inherent values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity emphasise this.
Sounds like the right fit for you? Let’s talk!
Duncan & Toplis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual with broad and in-depth technical knowledge of statutory accounting and compliance to play a key role in supporting our client work
and internal teams.
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technical accuracy, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. You’ll be a trusted point of reference for technical matters across the firm and will play a central role in supporting high-quality service delivery to our clients.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Accounting
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