Accountant in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Anderson Knight is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in Lanarkshire to recruit a Part-Qualified Accountant on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to further their career within a supportive and growing practice environment. Working closely with senior members of the team, you will manage your own portfolio of clients and gain exposure to a varied client base, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charitable organisations across a range of sectors.

The role offers a broad mix of responsibilities covering accounts preparation, taxation, client advisory work and team support, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their technical expertise while building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Producing management accounts and financial reports.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Assisting with the preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax computations.
• Managing client relationships and responding to day-to-day queries.
• Supporting clients with business planning, budgeting and forecasting requirements.
• Assisting with the management of a diverse client portfolio alongside senior colleagues.
• Reviewing work completed by junior team members and providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes while ensuring work is delivered within agreed deadlines.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and deliver additional value to clients.

The Ideal Candidate

• Part-qualified ACCA
• At least three years' experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a range of clients.
• Knowledge of corporation tax, personal tax and VAT compliance.
• Experience using accounting software packages such as Sage, Iris or similar.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term client relationships.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience reviewing or supporting junior staff would be advantageous.
• Audit experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Our client offers a collaborative and professional working environment, exposure to a varied and interesting client base, and genuine opportunities for continued career development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step within a successful and respected practice.

If you're looking to join a friendly team where you can develop your skills, manage your own portfolio and broaden your experience across a wide range of accounting and advisory services, we'd be delighted to hear from you.