Formed in 1936 from humble beginnings in rural Moray, Johnston Carmichael has grown to become Scotland’s largest independent Firm of Chartered Accountants and Trusted Advisers, doubling its turnover over the last decade.
With over 850 staff and partners and a member of the global network PKF International, Johnston Carmichael is one of the UK’s top 20 accountancy Firms. Based across 13 locations and with over 16,000 clients in a diverse range of industries, there are ample opportunities for you to grow your own way, no matter what your career goals.
Why consider a career in Business Advisory?
Our 250-strong Business Advisory team operate across 13 strategic locations throughout the country. Our highly skilled team advise on every stage of the business life cycle, to help our clients achieve their strategic goals. Compliance advice and helping businesses to embrace digital is key to this, but getting close to businesses and understanding what makes them tick is at the heart of what we do.
The perks
As a valued employee of Johnston Carmichael, you’ll benefit from an excellent pension scheme, flexi time, generous study leave and your own personal training and development plan - Your JC Path. Click here to see Perks and Benefits at Johnston Carmichael.
Purpose of the role and key responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with the team's Managers and the firm's Client Relationship Managers, focusing primarily on the preparation of limited company accounts and corporation tax returns and other business advisory related work as required.
The successful candidate should have the ability and experience to take a client's records from preparation to a final set of financial statements. Being responsible for, but not limited to planning, preparation and completion of a compliant set of financial statements under FRS 1021A and FRS 105 and following the firm's policies.
Other essential attributes include being able to manage your own workload and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met and have excellent communication skills to be able to explain to and help coach more junior members of the team.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working within practice and be qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification, consideration will also be made of applications from individuals with strong experience but no professional qualification.
Applicants should also have strong IT skills and experience in using accounts productions packages. Tax experience would be an advantage as would a good working knowledge of clients' accounting systems such as Sage, Xero and Quickbooks.
If you’re ready to work in an innovative and forward-thinking firm alongside talented sharp minds who are bold, dynamic and inspiring, apply today
Happy to talk flexible working
Our people are important to us and Johnston Carmichael works hard to be an inclusive employer.
