Part Qualified Accountant
Location: Scotland
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to take the next step in their career within a structured, client-facing practice environment. Sitting above bookkeeping within the delivery team, you'll prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting outputs — all while continuing to progress towards full qualification.
What you'll be doing
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Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients to a draft-ready standard, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance commentary
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Performing month-end close procedures, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and intercompany adjustments
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Reviewing bookkeeping outputs completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
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Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and in compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements
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Supporting year-end preparation, including schedules and working papers for statutory accounts and audit readiness
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Assisting with new client onboarding, including chart of accounts setup, data migration checks, and Xero configuration
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Liaising directly with clients to explain management accounts outputs, variances, and financial performance
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Maintaining accurate records within Karbon and the team's document management systems
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Actively engaging with training and development activities in support of ongoing qualification progress
What you'll bring
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Minimum five years' experience in an accounting, finance, or practice environment
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Demonstrable experience preparing or contributing to management accounts
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Solid grounding in double-entry accounting, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
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Working knowledge of VAT, including standard, flat rate, and cash accounting schemes
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Proficiency in Xero; experience with Dext, Karbon, or Silverfin is an advantage
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Currently studying towards AAT Level 4, ACA, or ACCA (part-qualified)
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AAT Level 3 completed or in progress
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied client portfolio to deadline
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Clear, confident communication skills for client-facing work
Desirable
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AAT Level 4 completed or near completion
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ACA/ACCA student registered with a recognised body
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Experience in an outsourced or multi-client environment
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Awareness of FRS 102 reporting requirements
What's on offer
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A structured role with clear progression towards full qualification
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Exposure to a varied client portfolio across a supportive outsourced accounting team
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Active support for your professional development and study
Additional information
We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
