The Role

About EQ 

EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice with offices based across Scotland and England. Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities. All of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions. 

We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector. Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team. 

Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives. 

Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy. 

The Role

Due to our expanding client base, we are looking to strengthen our team by recruiting a Senior Bookkeeper into our Business Services Team. With offices in the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh, Haddington, Alnwick and Penrith, we can be flexible on where the successful candidate is based.  

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied and busy role where you’ll look after a portfolio of clients and your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable. 
• Performing bank reconciliations. 
• Preparing VAT returns. 
• Liaising with clients and providing bookkeeping support. 
• Undertaking client software set-ups 
• Training clients on bookkeeping software 
• Reviewing and maintaining online filing systems. 
• Rolling forward accounts at the request of accountants. 

• Administering electronic and manual bank records and mandates as required. 
• Preparing correspondence to various parties. 
• Cloud accounting. 
• Creating, evaluating and submitting reports to clients. 
• Dealing with day-to-day queries 

About You 

• Ideally you’ll have a payroll qualification or training or have had experience in a similar role. 
• A strong knowledge of Xero and Sage is essential. 
• A working knowledge of other cloud-based accounting systems would also be an advantage, although training can be given 
• Good numerical skills are essential as are excellent communication skills and a keen willingness to learn and develop. 
• Professional and pro-active, you will be experienced in providing the best service possible to clients with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
• You are positive and confident in your abilities, but you’re also a kind, empathetic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• We will work closely with you to continually develop your technical skills and experience and provide any appropriate training where necessary. 

Benefits

We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (subject to conditions) which includes: 

• Life cover. 
• Income protection. 
• Financial planning consultation. 
• Pension contribution scheme. 
• Flexible working. 
• Approved professional subscriptions. 
• Enhanced annual leave. 

Closing date: 13th May 2024