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
Join a growing team as a senior to help support clients' accounting functions both onsite and in our office. The role is about both controlling a portfolio of clients and assisting in the planning and execution of the work, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met and the supervision and development of less experienced team members
The successful candidate should have the ability and experience to take an accounts file to completion and will be responsible for, but not limited to:
The successful candidate will have a background within public practice and be either part qualified or qualified 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 packages and excel. Tax experience would be an advantage, particularly Alphatax, as would a good working knowledge of clients' accounting systems such as Sage and Xero.
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.