Dundee
At Henderson Loggie, our people are at the very heart of what makes us stand out from our competitors. We provide a wide range of services and work collaboratively across the Firm to ensure that our clients receive the very best advice.
We are proud of our approachable, straightforward, and collaborative style of working and are always keen to meet with people who share our values and commitment to providing outstanding client service.
Due to the continued growth of our Accounting & Business Solutions team we have an opportunity for a Digital Solutions Accounts Assistant to join our Dundee team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within a practice, have a passion for cloud accounting, experience in managing a portfolio of VAT / management accounts clients and strong organisational skills.
What does the role include?
The role is varied, and responsibilities include:
- Responsible for a portfolio of VAT / management accounts clients, across a variety of sectors, which would involve processing book-keeping entries on client systems (both in-office and onsite at the client premises where necessary), reconciling control accounts, processing month-end accounting adjustments and completion of client VAT returns.
- Responsible for reviewing work of junior members of the book-keeping team.
- Support our clients in-house finance teams, including monthly visits to close off month end, review VAT returns and assist with ad-hoc queries, provide proactive advice on best practice
- Advising clients on accounting system selection (including business-relevant apps), implementation and training.
- Actively communicate with partners in relation to their clients and liaise with other departments on mutual clients to share information e.g. payroll and tax.
- Maximise recoveries by continually reviewing the use of technology with clients and internally, as well as reviewing our procedures.
- Establish a professional and confident working relationship with clients, dealing with their queries, escalating these as appropriate, in order to enhance the Firm’s reputation and business opportunities
- Coaching junior members of staff on a day-to-day basis as they work through assignments ensuring that the quality of the work is at the required standard and monthly / quarterly deadlines are met.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will:
- AAT qualified or part-qualified CA/ACCA, or qualified by experience
- Experience within a professional accounting practice, covering a range of sectors
- Candidates must have strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software such as CCH, Xero or Sage
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Ability to interpret and analyse financial data, and apply problem-solving skills
- Positive, proactive and flexible attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality work and continuous development
- A strong team player who enjoys working collaboratively and taking ownership of their responsibilities
- Able to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues from a variety of sectors
Why develop your career with us?
When you choose to develop your career with us, you’re choosing a firm that truly cares. Our team members describe us as a medium-sized firm with a small-firm feel, where you’re in charge of your own growth and development. We’ve even established our own Training Academy to support our staff in reaching their personal and professional goals.
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- 31 days holiday per year & Holiday buy/sell scheme
- Hybrid/Flexible Working Policy
- Generous pension contribution and life insurance scheme
- Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
- Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
- Professional Subscriptions
- Team and office wide social activities
- Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)
- Volunteering Day
As an equal opportunity’s employer, Henderson Loggie is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our Firm.