AMS Group Accountants
Location: Scotland
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
This is a great opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to take the next step in their career within a structured, client-facing practice environment. Sitting above bookkeeping within the delivery team, you'll prepare management accounts for a portfolio of clients, support month-end and year-end processes, and contribute to high-quality financial reporting outputs — all while continuing to progress towards full qualification.
What you'll be doing
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients to a draft-ready standard, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and variance commentary
- Performing month-end close procedures, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and intercompany adjustments
- Reviewing bookkeeping outputs completed by junior team members and providing constructive feedback
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and in compliance with Making Tax Digital requirements
- Supporting year-end preparation, including schedules and working papers for statutory accounts and audit readiness
- Assisting with new client onboarding, including chart of accounts setup, data migration checks, and Xero configuration
- Liaising directly with clients to explain management accounts outputs, variances, and financial performance
- Maintaining accurate records within Karbon and the team's document management systems
- Actively engaging with training and development activities in support of ongoing qualification progress
What you'll bring
- Minimum five years' experience in an accounting, finance, or practice environment
- Demonstrable experience preparing or contributing to management accounts
- Solid grounding in double-entry accounting, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Working knowledge of VAT, including standard, flat rate, and cash accounting schemes
- Proficiency in Xero; experience with Dext, Karbon, or Silverfin is an advantage
- Currently studying towards AAT Level 4, ACA, or ACCA (part-qualified)
- AAT Level 3 completed or in progress
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a varied client portfolio to deadline
- Clear, confident communication skills for client-facing work
Desirable
- AAT Level 4 completed or near completion
- ACA/ACCA student registered with a recognised body
- Experience in an outsourced or multi-client environment
- Awareness of FRS 102 reporting requirements
What's on offer
- A structured role with clear progression towards full qualification
- Exposure to a varied client portfolio across a supportive outsourced accounting team
- Active support for your professional development and study
Additional information
We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
You may have experience of the following: Part Qualified Accountant, Accounts Semi-Senior, Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant, Management Accountant, Practice Accountant, Outsourced Accountant, AAT Accountant, Finance Assistant, Client Accountant
REF-229 578
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
Make this application stronger
Use these quick checks before applying so your CV, interview preparation and job search are better matched to this vacancy.
Before you apply
Check the key details and make sure the role matches what you are looking for.
- Review the job title, company, location, salary and working pattern if provided.
- Check the skills, experience or qualifications requested by the employer.
- Make sure the commute, hours and contract type are realistic for you.
Tailor your CV
For Teaching Jobs, highlight the most relevant skills, experience and achievements linked to this type of work. Keep it honest, clear and focused on what the employer is asking for.
Use the CV Builder or browse Career Advice.
Prepare for interview
If your application is successful, prepare simple examples that show your motivation, strengths and suitability.
Keep searching smarter
Do not rely on one application. Keep searching similar roles and set up alerts so new vacancies reach you faster.