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 Seniors and the firm's Client Relationship Managers, focusing on the preparation of both limited company accounts and accounts for unincorporated businesses. In addition, any other business advisory related work as required.
The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for:
Previous experience is preferred however full training will be provided. The successful candidate will ideally have an HNC/HND in Accounting or AAT although this is not necessary. They should at a minimum be educated to National 5 level, or suitable equivalent, including Maths and ideally accountancy. In addition, the successful candidate will have good IT, numerical and data analysis skills. Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero or Quickbooks would be an advantage.
Communication skills and prioritisation of workload are essential qualities for candidates to ensure all deadlines are achieved, as well as possessing the ability to work as part of a team.
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.