Accounts Supervisor

Accounts Supervisor | 8 Partner Firm | Edinburgh

Are you a nearly or newly qualified accounting professional looking to take the next rewarding step in your career with an established, growing independent firm? If you take pride in managing comprehensive client portfolios and delivering technical accounting and tax solutions, this is an exceptional opportunity for you.

This thriving 8 Partner firm operating across Central Scotland provides a full business support package combining traditional values with a modern, digital-first approach. The firm is dedicated to trusted advisory, technical excellence, and the continuous professional development and support of its people.

As an Accounts Supervisor you will:

Manage a small portfolio of SME businesses, maintaining regular client contact to deliver a proactive and client-centred service.
Prepare Limited Company, LLP, partnership, sole trader accounts, and management accounts to the highest technical standards.
Draft Personal and Corporation Tax computations while maintaining up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting standards and tax legislation.
Train and supervise students within the team, reviewing the work of colleagues and students to provide constructive feedback and development pointers.
Manage your own workload and work on your own initiative to meet tight deadlines within budget, communicating effectively with clients and HMRC.

As the successful candidate you will:

Be nearly or newly qualified (ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW) with at least 3 years of experience gained within an accountancy practice.
Demonstrate competence in the preparation of sole trader, FRS102, and FRS102 1A Limited Company accounts.
Show a clear commitment to delivering a first-class, client-centred service to clients and colleagues alike.
Possess strong attention to detail, a high degree of accuracy, and excellent IT and organisational skills.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.

What You’ll Receive

Workplace Pension and 3x Life Cover included.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including GP24.
Access to our Reward Gateway offering hundreds of high street discounts, wellbeing, and fitness resources.
Client referral bonus and staff referral bonus schemes.
Regular one-to-one meetings to assist personal development, alongside training and career progression opportunities.

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