Average Accountant salary in Scotland

Experienced Accountant and Team LeaderLocation: Falkirk / Cumbernauld areaJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentStart Date: As soon as possibleSalary: £35,000 – £45,000 plus performance bonus and benefits, reviewed after 6 monthsAre you an experienced Accountant who enjoys leading people as much as delivering excellent technical workOur client is a growing SME accountancy practice with a strong reputation for quality, proactive client service and practical business advice. They are looking for a fully qualified Accountant to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, lead a small team of junior and part-qualified Accountants, and help shape the continued growth of the practice.This is a hands-on senior role with real influence. You will guide clients, support colleagues, improve processes and help business owners gain confidence, clarity and control over their numbers.What you’ll gain:A senior role with genuine responsibility and visibility.Ownership of a high-quality SME client portfolio.The chance to lead, mentor and develop a small team.A varied mix of accounts, tax, payroll, advisory and client relationship work.Flexible and hybrid working options where practical.Ongoing CPD and professional development.Performance bonus potential and benefits.A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued.Long-term progression within a growing, values-led practice.What you’ll be doing:Leading and developing junior and part-qualified Accountants.Reviewing and finalising statutory accounts and management accounts.Overseeing accounts, corporation tax, personal tax and VAT work.Taking day-to-day responsibility for payroll delivery and related administration matters.Managing client payroll processes, including PAYE, NIC, RTI, CIS, P11Ds and related queries.Supporting the team with payroll deadlines, accuracy, workflow and client communication.Acting as a trusted adviser and main point of contact for clients.Helping business owners understand their financial performance and make better decisions.Managing workflow, deadlines and quality standards across accounts, tax, payroll and administration.Improving systems, processes and ways of working.Contributing to wider practice development and future growth.What you’ll need:CA, ACCA, ICAS, CIMA or equivalent qualification.Strong experience in accountancy practice or a similar client-facing accounting role – at least 3 years previous experience. Experience reviewing and finalising statutory accounts and management accounts.Good working knowledge of UK GAAP, FRS 102 and SME tax matters.Practical payroll experience, including PAYE, NIC and related client payroll matters.Experience supervising, mentoring or leading others.Confidence managing client relationships directly.Strong accounting software, Excel and digital systems experience.A friendly, professional and approachable manner.This role will suit a senior accountant ready for a clearer leadership path, or an existing team leader looking for more influence, variety and meaningful client relationships. You will be joining a practice that values high standards, strong relationships and people who want to help others succeed.To apply, please submit your CV and complete a short online recruitment process. It should take around 10 minutes and is designed to help both you and our client understand whether the role, expectations and culture are likely to be a strong mutual fit.

We are delighted to exclusively partner with our client to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an all-encompassing position that will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and reporting functions as well as business partnering, maintaining strong internal controls, analysis, and statutory compliance.Client DetailsOur client is a market leading Engineering & Manufacturing Business based in Rosyth. The role will sit within a high functioning finance team with exposure across all areas of the business. DescriptionThe successful candidate will likely have the following: Production of monthly management accounts with business partnering.Process accruals, prepayments and journals including accounting for contract revenue and deferred income.Post all receipts and payments and produce a weekly cash flow forecast.Invoice customers according to contract milestones and maintain the sales ledger.Manage payments to suppliers and oversee the purchase ledger.Interrogate and extract information from the ERP system to assist with contract reviews and margin performance.Prepare budgets and financial forecasts.Produce a monthly Board report with commentary and variance analysis.Prepare quarterly VAT submissions.Oversight of payroll, administered by HR.Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers at year end and provide analysis for statutory reporting.ProfileThe successful candidate will likely have the following profile:Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA) Preferred, or QBE.Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Working knowledge of an ERP system and/or Sage.Proficient user of Microsoft Office including Excel.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality.Job OfferThis role offers a competitive salary between £55,000-£60,000 DOE plus benefits. Please apply for further details.

Assistant AccountantSalary £32-38KLocation CarlisleStart Date ASAPAre you an ambitious Part-Qualified Accountant looking for the next step in your finance career?Would you like to join a well-known and successful Carlisle-based business where you can develop your technical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities and receive full support towards completing your professional qualifications?This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join a growing and supportive finance team.Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function while continuing to develop your knowledge and experience.The OpportunityThis is a fantastic role for someone who is AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA/CIMA, with a genuine desire to progress into a Management Accountant or more senior finance position in the future.You will gain valuable exposure across a wide range of accounting responsibilities, including:Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accountsPreparing and posting journals, accruals and prepaymentsCompleting balance sheet reconciliationsSupporting the month-end and year-end processesAssisting with budgeting and forecastingSupporting cash flow reportingInvestigating variances and providing financial analysisAssisting with VAT returns and other statutory reportingWorking closely with colleagues across the wider businessSupporting continuous improvement projects and the development of finance processesAbout YouWe are looking for someone who is:Part-Qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA, or actively studying towards a professional qualificationAn ambitious and motivated finance professional looking to develop their careerIdeally experienced within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance roleComfortable working with Excel and financial systemsHighly organised with excellent attention to detailKeen to learn, take on new responsibilities and develop professionallyA strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a teamWhat's on Offer?This company genuinely believes in developing its people, and you will receive:Full study supportExcellent career progression opportunitiesExposure to a broad and varied finance roleSupport and mentoring from an experienced finance teamThe opportunity to work for a well-established and recognised businessA positive and collaborative working environmentIf you are looking for more than just your next job and want an opportunity where you can learn, develop and build a successful long-term career in finance, we would love to hear from you.Apply today and take the next exciting step in your accounting career!