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Big enough to matter, small enough to care

Established in 1918, Geoghegans is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants. We are based in Edinburgh and have 4 partners and 60 staff. We provide a range of services to organisations in a number of different sectors.

Commitment and passion

The development and growth of our firm has been built on the success of our clients. Everyone at Geoghegans shares the ambition to continually develop and improve on what we do and how we do it. In today’s fast-changing environment, this approach is essential in ensuring that we deliver and maintain a high-quality year-round service to all of our clients. 

Due to continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our charity audit team by recruiting a motivated individual who is seeking a challenging career with opportunities to develop their own technical skills within the firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the director and manager in planning, performing and completing audit assignments
• Taking responsibility for all aspects of audit fieldwork
• Ensuring audit fieldwork is completed to a high standard, on time and within budget
• Preparing high quality audit documentation and financial statements
• Assisting clients and managers with queries
• Coaching and supporting junior staff members
• Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines
• Developing strong client relationships

Candidates will:

• Be a qualified CA with an appropriate level of practical experience
• Be able to demonstrate a strong track record of managing workflow and leading onsite audits
• Have excellent technical knowledge and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and coaching. Knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the third sector are desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be given
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of their work
• Be flexible in attitude and approach to their work
• Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues

Successful candidates can expect:

• A supportive and friendly workplace
• Continuous training and support
• A competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to paul.marshall@geoghegans.co.uk

Due to continued growth we are looking for a qualified accountant to join our friendly and supportive Accounts and Business Advisory team, where you will be a valued and integral part of the team. You will be working on a varied portfolio of accounts clients who operate in a variety of sectors including Construction, Farming and Estates, Family Investment Companies and Consultants. These clients include sole traders, partnerships and companies.

Your main duties for these clients will include:

• Ensuring work is completed to a high quality, on time and within budget
• Preparation and finalisation of statutory and non-statutory accounts
• Preparation and finalisation of corporation tax returns
• Preparation and finalisation of management accounts and VAT returns
• Working closely with the senior manager and partner
• Involvement in ad hoc advisory projects for your portfolio of clients
• Being a trusted point of contact with your clients and helping to manage and develop a portfolio of clients
• Supervising and coaching junior members of the team and reviewing their work

Knowledge and experience

• A qualified CA/ACCA with a background in an accountancy practice and an appropriate level of practical experience
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of accounting standards
• Experience of management accounting and accounting software
• Experience in supervising or managing staff.
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Motivated and a willingness to take ownership of your work
• Experience and strong knowledge of various accounting systems such as CCH, Alphatax, Myworkpapers, Xero and other cloud systems

Benefits

• A supportive and friendly workplace that respects your work/life balance
• Continuous training and support
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• 34 days annual leave
• Payment or reimbursement of one relevant professional subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career and development opportunities
• The opportunity to enjoy various staff events and social events throughout the year

Big enough to matter, small enough to care

Established in 1918, Geoghegans is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants. We are based in Edinburgh and have 4 partners and 60 staff. We provide a range of services to organisations in a number of different sectors.

Commitment and passion

The development and growth of our firm has been built on the success of our clients. Everyone at Geoghegans shares the ambition to continually develop and improve on what we do and how we do it. In today’s fast-changing environment, this approach is essential in ensuring that we deliver and maintain a high-quality year-round service to all of our clients. 

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a newly qualified accountant to join our friendly and supportive accounts department where you will be a valued and integral part of the team. You will be working on a varied portfolio of accounts clients. These clients are in a variety of sectors and range from limited companies to sole traders and partnerships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of statutory accounts and management accounts
• Preparation of corporation tax returns and VAT returns
• Assisting clients and managers with queries
• Coaching and supporting junior staff members
• Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines

Candidates will:

• Be a qualified CA/ACCA with an appropriate level of practical experience
• Have excellent technical knowledge and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and coaching
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of their work
• Be flexible in attitude and approach to their work
• Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Experience of CCH, Xero, and other cloud systems

Successful candidates can expect:

• A supportive and friendly workplace
• Continuous training and support
• A competitive salary
• Time off in lieu for any overtime that does need to be worked
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Payment or reimbursement of one relevant professional subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Excellent career and development opportunities
• The opportunity to enjoy various staff events and social events throughout the year

Due to continued growth we are looking for a qualified accountant to join our friendly and supportive corporate audit and accounts team, where you will be a valued and integral part of the team. You will be working on a varied portfolio of audit and accounts clients. These clients are in a variety of sectors and include football clubs, construction, food and drink, and agriculture. These clients range from small limited companies to large groups.

Your main duties for these clients will include:

• Ensuring work is completed to a high quality, on time and within budget
• Preparation and finalisation of statutory accounts
• Preparation and finalisation of corporation tax returns
• Working closely with the directors and partners to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process
• Being a trusted point of contact with your clients and helping to manage and develop a portfolio of clients
• Supervising and coaching junior members of the team and reviewing their work

Knowledge & experience:

• A qualified CA/ACCA with a background in an accountancy practice and an appropriate level of practical experience
• Strong technical skills and knowledge of auditing and accounting standards
• Experience of auditing and accounting software
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Motivated and a willingness to take ownership of your work

Benefits:

• A supportive and friendly work place that respects your work/life balance
• Time off in lieu for any overtime that does need to be worked
• Continuous training and support
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Payment or reimbursement of one relevant professional subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent career and development opportunities
• The opportunity to enjoy various staff events and social events throughout the year

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@geoghegans.co.uk.

We are looking for a part-qualified accountant to join our friendly and supportive accounts department where you will be a valued and integral part of the team. You will be working on a varied portfolio of accounts clients. These clients are in a variety of sectors and range from small limited companies to sole traders and partnerships.

Your main duties for these clients will include:

• Preparation of statutory accounts
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Assisting clients and managers with queries
• Coaching/assisting junior staff members
• Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines

Knowledge and experience desired:

• Part qualified/qualified by experience with a minimum of 2 years experience working in an Accountancy Firm
• Good working understanding of accounting standards/accounting principles
• Experience of CCH, Xero, Sage and other cloud systems

Benefits

• A supportive and friendly work place that respects your work/life balance
• Study support towards your chosen accountancy qualification
• Competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Internal and external training provided

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@geoghegans.co.uk.

Big enough to matter, small enough to care

Established in 1918, Geoghegans is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants. We are based in Edinburgh and have 4 partners and 60 staff. We provide a range of services to organisations in a number of different sectors.

Commitment and passion

The development and growth of our firm has been built on the success of our clients. Everyone at Geoghegans shares the ambition to continually develop and improve on what we do and how we do it. In today’s fast-changing environment, this approach is essential in ensuring that we deliver and maintain a high-quality year-round service to all of our clients. 

Due to continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our charity audit team by recruiting a motivated individual who is seeking a challenging career with opportunities to develop their own technical skills within the firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the manager in planning, performing and completing audit assignments
• Taking responsibility for all aspect of audit fieldwork
• Ensuring audit fieldwork is completed to a high quality, on time and within budget
• Preparing high quality audit documentation and financial statements
• Supervising and coaching more junior team members
• Developing strong client relationships

Candidates will:

• Be a part or newly qualified CA with an appropriate level of practical experience
• Be able to demonstrate a strong track record of leading onsite audits
• Have excellent technical knowledge and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and coaching. Knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the third sector are desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be given
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of their work
• Be flexible in attitude and approach to their work
• Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues

Successful candidates can expect:

• A supportive and friendly workplace
• Continuous training and support
• A competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@geoghegans.co.uk.

Big enough to matter, small enough to care

Established in 1918, Geoghegans is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants. We are based in Edinburgh and have 4 partners and 60 staff. We provide a range of services to organisations in a number of different sectors.

Commitment and passion

The development and growth of our firm has been built on the success of our clients. Everyone at Geoghegans shares the ambition to continually develop and improve on what we do and how we do it. In today’s fast-changing environment, this approach is essential in ensuring that we deliver and maintain a high-quality year-round service to all of our clients. 

Due to continued growth, we are looking to strengthen our charity audit team by recruiting a motivated individual who is seeking a challenging career with opportunities to develop their own technical skills within the firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the partner and director in managing the delivery of the firm’s audit and independent examination services to charity and not-for-profit clients
• Taking responsibility for a portfolio of clients
• Ensuring audit fieldwork is completed to a high quality, on time and within budget
• Preparing high quality audit documentation and financial statements
• Supervising and coaching more junior team members
• Developing strong client relationships

Candidates will:

• Be a qualified CA with an appropriate level of practical experience
• Be able to demonstrate a strong track record of managing people and workflow
• Have excellent technical skills and be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and an understanding of the issues facing the sector
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of their work
• Be flexible in attitude and approach to their work
• Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Knowledge of the charities SORP and the third sector are desirable but not essential as appropriate training will be given

Successful candidates can expect:

• A supportive and friendly workplace
• Continuous training and support
• A competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@geoghegans.co.uk.

Big enough to matter, small enough to care

Established in 1918, Geoghegans is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants. We are based in Edinburgh and have 4 partners and 60 staff. We provide a range of services to organisations in a number of different sectors.

Commitment and passion

The development and growth of our firm has been built on the success of our clients. Everyone at Geoghegans shares the ambition to continually develop and improve on what we do and how we do it. In today’s fast-changing environment, this approach is essential in ensuring that we deliver and maintain a high-quality year-round service to all of our clients. 

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a newly qualified accountant to join our friendly and supportive accounts department where you will be a valued and integral part of the team. You will be working on a varied portfolio of accounts clients. These clients are in a variety of sectors and range from limited companies to sole traders and partnerships.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of complex statutory accounts and advisory work
• Preparation of corporation tax returns
• Assisting clients and managers with queries
• Coaching and supporting junior staff members
• Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines

Candidates will:

• Be a qualified CA/ACCA with an appropriate level of practical experience
• Have excellent technical knowledge and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and coaching
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to take ownership of their work
• Be flexible in attitude and approach to their work
• Be a team player and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Experience of CCH, Xero, Sage and other cloud systems

Successful candidates can expect:

• A supportive and friendly workplace
• Continuous training and support
• A competitive salary
• Generous pension contribution
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements

To apply for this role, please send a copy of your CV to recruitment@geoghegans.co.uk.

Big enough to matter, small enough to care

Established in 1918, Geoghegans is one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants. We are based in Edinburgh and have 4 partners and 60 staff. We provide a range of services to organisations in a number of different sectors.

Commitment and passion

The development and growth of our firm has been built on the success of our clients. Everyone at Geoghegans shares the ambition to continually develop and improve on what we do and how we do it. In today’s fast-changing environment, this approach is essential in ensuring that we deliver and maintain a high-quality year-round service to all of our clients. 

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a payroll assistant to join our friendly and supportive payroll department where you will be a valued and integral part of the team.

Role Overview

• Reviewing client information and processing weekly, monthly, fortnightly & yearly payrolls
• Processing new starters & leavers
• Dealing with all aspects of statutory payments and deductions
• Processing information for external third parties, such as Child Support Agency and DWP
• Producing and analysing reports
• Reconciliation of payrolls
• Advising employees on PAYE and NIC matters
• Dealing with all aspects of auto-enrolment
• Processing of construction industry returns
• Ability to attend to any client queries or Revenue issues
• Manual tax and NI calculations as required

Role Requirements

• Up to date knowledge of PAYE rules / auto-enrolment pension
• Good administration, planning and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines and able to use own initiative
• Experience of IRIS Payroll Professional preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangements & flexible hours
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal & external training provided

Please send your CV to: recruitment@geoghegans.co.uk