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Job Posted: 18 minutes ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Practice Accountant / Client Manager
Edinburgh, Scotland | Hybrid working available
Full-Time, Permanent
£40,000 to £52,000 depending on experience
Take ownership of your own client portfolio and move beyond compliance into real business impact.
This is an opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking accountancy practice where your work directly influences how small businesses perform, grow, and succeed. If you enjoy building relationships, thinking commercially, and improving how things are done, this role offers far more than a traditional practice position.
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established and growing firm of Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisors, and Business Advisors based in Edinburgh. They work closely with small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in the trades sector, helping them improve performance, manage finances effectively, and make better decisions.
This is a client-facing role where you will manage your own portfolio and take full ownership of the service delivered. You will be trusted to think ahead, identify opportunities, and contribute ideas that go beyond compliance work.
What You’ll Gain:
A salary of £40,000 to £52,000 depending on experience.
Hybrid working and flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
The opportunity to take full ownership of a client portfolio.
Exposure to advisory work and progression into tax or business advisory roles.
A supportive, collaborative team environment that values quality and ideas.
A culture focused on continuous learning and improvement.
The chance to work closely with business owners and influence real outcomes.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Managing your own portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice.
Reviewing statutory accounts and overseeing tax compliance.
Preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns.
Acting as a key point of contact for client queries and support.
Identifying opportunities to improve client performance or processes.
Collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain standards.
Contributing to improvements in internal systems and ways of working.
What You’ll Need:
At least 2 years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
Experience preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns.
Confidence communicating directly with clients.
Strong IT skills, including experience with Xero, FreeAgent or similar.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, contribute ideas, and play a meaningful role in helping businesses improve, this is a strong next step.
As part of the process, you will be asked to complete a short online assessment which takes around 10 minutes. This helps ensure the role is the right fit for you as well as the businessBefore You Apply
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