Senior Client Advisor | Independent Firm | Edinburgh
Are you an ambitious and qualified accounting professional looking to take the next significant step in your career with a growing, independent firm? If you take pride in delivering insight-led, technology-enabled financial guidance and want to build a rewarding career where your development is genuinely valued, this is an outstanding opportunity for you.
This growing independent firm of accountants and business advisers combines deep expertise with insight-led, technology-enabled solutions to help clients achieve stronger outcomes. Built on a straightforward culture of openness, support, and high professional standards, the firm provides an exceptional environment where talented professionals can build long-term careers supported by real momentum and mentorship.
As a Senior Client Advisor, you will:
- Manage a dedicated portfolio of clients within Business Advisory Services, delivering high-quality accounts production, bookkeeping, VAT, management accounts, and cloud accounting support.
- Review year-end accounts and financial work prepared by Client Advisors, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency before finalisation.
- Support Client Advisors by providing practical guidance, review feedback, and coaching to develop their technical knowledge and client communication skills.
- Use financial information and client knowledge to identify practical opportunities, risks, and areas for discussion as an embedded commercial presence.
- Support clients with cloud bookkeeping systems including Xero, Sage Business Cloud, QuickBooks Online, and related apps, providing training and digital support.
As the successful candidate you will:
- Be ACCA qualified, equivalently qualified, or actively working towards an ACCA qualification, educated to degree or Accounting Technician level.
- Bring strong knowledge and proven experience in year-end accounts production for corporate and unincorporated clients, bookkeeping, and management accounts.
- Demonstrate prior experience reviewing work prepared by more junior team members and providing clear, constructive feedback.
- Possess confident use of cloud bookkeeping software including Xero, Sage Business Cloud, and QuickBooks Online, alongside year-end accounts software.
- Be a confident communicator with the ability to build effective, long-lasting relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
What You’ll Receive
- Comprehensive training, mentorship, and structured career progression within a growing national team.
- A collaborative, open, and supportive working culture focused on high standards and professional excellence.
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Reference
ARJ20260
Sector
Accounts & Outsourcing
Salary
£35,000 to £42,000 Per Annum
Town/City
Edinburgh
Contract
Permanent
Closing Date
08/12/2026
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