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

• 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
• Performing month-end close procedures, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and intercompany adjustments
• Reviewing bookkeeping outputs completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and in compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Supporting year-end preparation, including schedules and working papers for statutory accounts and audit readiness
• Assisting with new client onboarding, including chart of accounts setup, data migration checks, and Xero configuration
• Liaising directly with clients to explain management accounts outputs, variances, and financial performance
• Maintaining accurate records within Karbon and the team's document management systems
• Actively engaging with training and development activities in support of ongoing qualification progress

What you'll bring

• Minimum five years' experience in an accounting, finance, or practice environment
• Demonstrable experience preparing or contributing to management accounts
• Solid grounding in double-entry accounting, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Working knowledge of VAT, including standard, flat rate, and cash accounting schemes
• Proficiency in Xero; experience with Dext, Karbon, or Silverfin is an advantage
• Currently studying towards AAT Level 4, ACA, or ACCA (part-qualified)
• AAT Level 3 completed or in progress
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied client portfolio to deadline
• Clear, confident communication skills for client-facing work

Desirable

• AAT Level 4 completed or near completion
• ACA/ACCA student registered with a recognised body
• Experience in an outsourced or multi-client environment
• Awareness of FRS 102 reporting requirements

What's on offer

• A structured role with clear progression towards full qualification
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio across a supportive outsourced accounting team
• 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.

You may have experience of the following: Part Qualified Accountant, Accounts Semi-Senior, Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, Management Accountant, Practice Accountant, Outsourced Accountant, AAT Accountant, Finance Assistant, Client Accountant

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