Accounts Advisor – Dundee (Angus)
Location: Dundee (Angus)Position Type: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) | Accounts Advisor
Industry: Chartered Accountancy / Business & Tax Advisory
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Role
We’re representing a forward-looking and relationship-based accountancy firm with a strong presence across Dundee, Forfar, Montrose, Brechin, Perth, and Crieff. MMG Chartered Accountants are expanding their team and now seeking an experienced Accounts Advisor to prepare financial accounts and tax returns for a portfolio of clients. You’ll work with a mix of desktop and cloud-based accounting systems, supporting clients across diverse sectors. This role offers flexible working options, professional study support, and a people-first culture built around five core values — integrity, quality, positivity, adaptability, and teamwork.Key Responsibilities
- Prepare financial accounts and tax returns for clients from prime records, spreadsheets, and accounting software
- Analyse client records and liaise with clients to clarify missing or unclear information
- Ensure accurate allocation of financial transactions within client charts of accounts
- Record and reconcile accounting adjustments (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, tax provisions)
- Apply UK GAAP standards for disclosure and presentation in statutory accounts
- Reconcile all control accounts and maintain fixed asset registers
- Identify tax add-backs, capital items, and personal expenditure adjustments
- Prepare year-end working paper files, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Perform analytical reviews and highlight potential tax savings or business improvements
- Support audit fieldwork testing under the guidance of senior staff
- Prepare business and personal tax computations for review
- Maintain and update client notes, schedules, and profiles
- Support colleagues with queries, provide cover where needed, and share technical knowledge
- Manage client relationships through effective communication and proactive service
Ideal Candidate Profile
- AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience
- Proven background in an accountancy practice preparing accounts and tax returns
- Knowledge of UK GAAP and experience with both desktop and cloud-based accounting software
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent analytical and reconciliation skills
- Confident communicator with a client-focused approach
- Positive “can-do” attitude, adaptable to change, and committed to continuous development
- Strong team player with the ability to support and collaborate with colleagues
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000 depending on experience
- Office, hybrid, or home-working options to suit your lifestyle
- 31 days’ annual leave plus accrual scheme and option to purchase additional leave
- 5% matched company pension scheme
- Death in Service policy (4x salary)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Company sick pay scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free counselling via the Employee Assistance Programme
- Support and funding for professional qualifications
- Work with a modern, tech-driven, and supportive firm committed to personal growth
Carly Dunn
Recruitment Manager
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com