Associate - Accounts & Business Advisory

Edinburgh, Scotland
Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)
Up to £34,000

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts & Business Advisory Associate to join our clients Edinburgh team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accountant to develop their technical skills within a supportive, collaborative environment while gaining exposure to a varied client base.

About The Role

As an Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of accounting and advisory services to clients. You will work as part of a friendly and dynamic team, contributing to both compliance and day-to-day client support activities while progressing through your professional qualifications.

Key Responsibilities Include

* Prepare annual statutory accounts for a range of clients

* Assist with the production of management accounts

* Complete and submit VAT returns

* Carry out bookkeeping and transaction processing

* Work extensively with cloud-based accounting software (Xero)

* Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries

* Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the team

* Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with relevant standards

About You

* Currently studying ACCA (or equivalent), with study support required

* Previous experience in an accounts or practice environment

* Strong working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting tools

* High attention to detail and good organisational skills

* A collaborative team player with a proactive and positive attitude

* Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

What's on Offer

* Study support package

* Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries

* Supportive and collaborative team culture

* Clear pathway for career progression within the firm

* Flexible and modern working environment

Career Development

This role offers a clear progression path, with opportunities to:

* Develop technical accounting expertise

* Build client-facing experience

* Progress into a Senior role as qualifications and experience grow

Please note that this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must therefore have existing eligibility to work in the UK