Accountant

A permanent vacancy for a fully qualified Accountant has arisen for our client in Glasgow. They are an Accountancy Practice who specialise in management accounting and strategic planning advice for charities and owner managed business. The role allows opportunity for personal development and financial bonus based on commercial results. Responsibilities The post holder will have the following responsibilities: * Commercial * Support business development * Client onboarding * Team * Updating existing and writing new process notes * Balancing workload to ensure all deadlines are met * Supporting junior staff * Technical * Keeping up to date with changes to accounting standards and ensuring that accounts are filed to comply with statutory requirements * Identifying and using software to improve the service to clients Required * Membership of a UK chartered accountancy body * Xero adviser certification * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills * Experience of preparing statutory reports for HMRC and other external stakeholders e.g. VAT (MTD), Payroll, Self-Assessment, Corporation Tax, FRS105, FRS 102, OSCR. * Clear and professional written and interpersonal communication, especially over the phone and using video technology * Creative approach to problem solving * Ability to balance initiative with seeking help * Conscientious and attention to detail * Self-management * Experience of working in a team * Commitment to continuous development * Enquiring and analytical mind with a growth mind-se Desirable * Experience of working in an accountancy practice * Experience of working with clients in the creative industries and professional services * Understanding of the third sector and social enterprise * Experience of writing process notes * Ambitious