ABOUT US

Armstrong Watson are a trusted and leading independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services and advice are all centred around our Quest to support our clients to achieve prosperity, a secure future and peace of mind, which cannot be achieved without the expertise of our dedicated and valued colleagues.
With approximately 700 colleagues situated across 19 offices, our people and our culture are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact we have on not only our clients, but also our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague embracing all four of our core values: Honesty, Humanity, Trust and Passion.

THE ROLE

Due to continuous growth across our Scotland based teams, we are now recruiting for a Business Services Senior to join either our Glasgow office or our Dumfries office.
This position is perfect if you are an experienced Accounting Senior who is keen for a new challenge and is eager to progress, or an Accounting Assistant who is seeking their next career step.

The main elements of this role will include:

• Completing draft financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies ready for review by an Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Completing draft business tax computations ready for review by an Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager
• Preparing VAT returns, book keeping assignments and management accounts for clients
• Assisting with the filing of financial statements and corporate tax returns
• Raising appropriate queries for the Business Services Assistant Manager / Manager

In order to fulfil the responsibilities of the position, we would like candidates to be / have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• Either AAT, ACA or ACCA qualified already, or be qualified by experience
• Experience of working in an Accountancy capacity at an Accountancy practice
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• A dedicated team player, and willing to assist colleagues in the team where possible
• Able to prioritise workloads under strict deadlines and work well under pressure
• Able to use initiative and have great organisation / problem solving skills
• Keen to become part of a dynamic tea