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We are looking for an Accounts Senior to operate at a Controller level within our team. As one of the leading agricultural accountants in Scotland you will be working with a client portfolio which will have an agricultural and rural focus, taking ownership of technical delivery, guiding junior team members and supporting clients with confidence. You will act as a key point of contact for clients, while ensuring high quality, technically sound work is delivered across accounts and tax. You will review and coach the work of junior colleagues, contribute to advisory projects and play an important part of building trusted relationships with our clients.
Job Responsibility:
Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate, compliant and up to date
Develop strong and lasting relationships with farming and rural business clients, gaining a deep understanding of their operations and becoming a trusted agricultural advisor
Plan and manage tax engagements with a focus on tax reliefs (e.g. BPR, APR, VAT schemes) and provide strategic advice
Oversee the preparation and review of accounts, supporting clients with decision-making around profitability, succession, diversification and investment
Contribute to wider advisory work, including business planning, restructuring, grant support and succession planning
Supervise and mentor junior colleagues, sharing knowledge and ensuring high-quality delivery through practical, hands-on support
Effectively manage workloads and deadlines, consistently delivering an exceptional client service
Requirements:
Fully qualified (ACCA/ACA or equivalent)
Experience in agricultural or rural accounting desirable
Strong technical groundings across accounts and tax
Proficient with accounting and tax systems such as CCH, Xero, SAGE, etc.
Commercially minded ideally with a clear understanding of farming and rural business models, cashflow cycles and risk factors
Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple clients and priorities