Senior Associate – Aberdeen & Laurencekirk – VR/32084

A senior leadership opportunity has arisen for an experienced practice professional to join an award-winning, independent Scottish accountancy firm as Senior Associate. Working across offices in Aberdeen and Laurencekirk, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading teams, driving quality, and supporting the growth of a modern, people-focused accountancy firm.

Overview job description:

Supporting owner-managed businesses and third-sector organisations across Scotland. Priding themselves on a collaborative culture, strong professional ethics and a commitment to developing people. With modern systems, a supportive Leadership Team and a diverse client base, offering an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of their offices.

As Senior Associate, you will oversee the Aberdeen and Laurencekirk teams, ensuring high-quality delivery across audit, accounting, tax and advisory work. You will work closely with the Directors and local Leadership Team to manage workflow, develop staff, uphold firm standards and contribute to business development. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for both operational excellence and team development.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting the Management Team, ensuring firm culture and values are embedded locally. Overseeing employee feedback processes and annual performance appraisals.
• Supporting and driving the professional development of team members.
• Managing workflow and capacity planning across all service lines.
• Monitoring and managing timely delivery of audit, accounting, tax and other assignments.
• Reviewing key assignments to ensure quality standards are met.
• Delivering larger or more complex accounting assignments directly (UK GAAP).
• Supporting period-end management reporting, billing and credit control.
• Contributing to the firm’s technology and systems development.
• Supporting business development activity for the Aberdeen and Laurencekirk offices.

Applicants to this role require:

• A professional accountancy qualification (ICAS, ACCA or equivalent).
• At least three years’ post-qualification experience in UK practice.
• At least two years’ experience in a management or senior management role.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and a working knowledge of UK personal and business taxes.
• Experience supporting clients across a range of sectors.
• A track record of managing teams, delivering high-quality work and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Integrity, professionalism and a commitment to supporting firm culture.
• Working knowledge of modern practice IT systems and cloud-based accounting tools commonly used in UK firms.
• Business development and recent statutory audit experience are desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for me?

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within a respected independent firm. You’ll work with a supportive Director group, lead talented teams across two offices and play a key part in shaping continued growth. Offering a friendly, collaborative environment, modern systems and a role where your contribution genuinely matters. Genuine progression potential in a firm that strongly believes in independence and promoting from within.

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