Kean Jarman & Company are a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Taxation Advisers located in the heart of Glasgow. With a long-standing reputation for providing reliable, personalised accountancy services, we pride ourselves on supporting a diverse portfolio of clients with accuracy, insight, and a personal touch.
We’re now looking for a capable and confident Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to join our friendly office. You’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day financial operations and supervising two team members, contributing to the continued success of the firm.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with solid bookkeeping experience and a hands-on approach. You’ll be responsible for managing your own client portfolio and supporting the team with a variety of accountancy tasks.
Key Responsibilities within the role - Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant
* Bookkeeping to trial balance using Sage
* Assisting with accounts preparation (IRIS experience preferred, but not essential)
* Processing payroll (preferably using Sage Payroll)
* Preparing Corporation Tax and Income Tax computations
* Managing a bank of clients and prioritising workload effectively
* Providing clear and professional communication with clients
Requirements
* Good working knowledge of Sage
* Proficiency in bookkeeping up to trial balance
* Experience preparing accounts and tax computations (preferred)
* Basic understanding of Corporation Tax and Personal Tax
* Sage Payroll experience highly desirable
* Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships
* Highly organised, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Supportive working environment in a central Glasgow location
* Exposure to a wide range of clients and real hands-on experience
* Opportunity to grow and develop your professional skills within a well-respected firm
If you’re looking for a varied, client-facing role where your contribution will truly matter, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and covering letter for consideration.