Amplifi Talent are delighted to be working with a growing business on the outskirts of Edinburgh. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Client Accountant to join their team.
The Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements).
- Analyse financial data to spot trends and variances.
- Provide detailed financial reports to managers and senior management.
- Develop and maintain annual budgets for clients.
- Monitor performance against budget and explain any differences.
- Assist in long-term financial planning.
- Manage the processing of invoices and payments.
- Reconcile client accounts.
- Resolve billing or payment issues.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all multiple accounts.
- Resolve any discrepancies found.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax laws, and company policies.
- Assist in preparing and filing tax returns and regulatory reports.
- Liaise with external auditors.
- Be the main contact for customers & clients on financial matters.
- Provide regular updates and financial reports to clients.
- Address client enquiries and concerns promptly.
- Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Work closely with key stakeholders and other team members.
- Provide training and support to junior staff as needed.
What you will need
To succeed in this role, you must have at least 2 years of prior experience in a similar position within a practice.
Being fully AAT qualified or part-qualified in a professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) is essential. Ideally, you should have experience with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.
If you are interested in discussing the role further, please reach out for a confidential discussion