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Accountant | Dundee

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent & Hybrid
Location: Dundee

Looking to take your finance career to the next level?

Search is proud to be partnering with a fast‑growing, people‑focused accounting practice that's genuinely challenging the traditional accountancy model by truly acting as an extension of their client business' and helping facilitate growth in a strategic way.

About the position

We're recruiting an Accountant to join this forward‑thinking, collaborative team. Whether you're newly (or almost) qualified or if you have up to three years' experience, this is a role designed to stretch you, develop you and accelerate your career within a 6-12 month development plan. Which will then progress into taking the lead and managing your own portfolio.

You'll be joining an ambitious firm where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and you'll work with diverse clients in a supportive, high‑performing environment. This isn't a tick‑box firm, their focus is fully integrated business advisory, working side‑by‑side with clients making their clients goals their own. You'll go far beyond the numbers, acting as a trusted advisor and business coach, supporting growth and long‑term success.

2026 is a big year for the firm, with exciting growth plans already underway - and their next hire could be you. With a client portfolio of over 200 businesses across a wide range of industries, you'll enjoy real variety and exposure from day one.

Benefits:

Private healthcare
Hybrid working model
Modern work environment
Supportive, fun team culture
Regular team outings & social events
Continuous learning, development & upskilling
Clear career path in a forward thinking firm

Duties and Responsibilities
Our firm is actively seeking fresh talent to develop and mentor. Once you are set up and ready to go this is what to expect from your day:

Create financial reports with impact
Produce accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual accounts, adding clear, meaningful insights clients can act on.
Build budgets & forecasts that drive decisions
Develop smart budgets, analyse performance, and translate data into forward thinking recommendations.
Deliver truly personal client support
Tailor your approach to each business, offer proactive guidance, and build long lasting client relationships.
Provide advisory that fuels growth
Help clients strengthen cashflow, improve profitability, and plan strategically as a trusted finance partner.
Keep bookkeeping & VAT on point
Maintain accurate records, up to date ledgers, and fully compliant VAT returns.
Collaborate with a high‑energy team
Work closely with Account Managers and Finance Assistants to hit deadlines and contribute to a positive team culture.

What We're Looking For

A solid qualification
Our firm is actively seeking fresh talent to develop and mentor. We're looking for candidates who hold a recognised professional qualification such as CIM, AAT, or ACCA, and who are newly qualified up to those with around three years of experience.
Practice based experience
You've worked in an accounting practice or a high volume setting with multiple accounts and know what it takes to support multiple clients with confidence
Strong financial foundations
Reporting, budgeting, forecasting - you've got a firm grip on the essentials and know how to turn numbers into clarity
A growth minded attitude
You thrive in a modern, evolving firm where ideas matter, collaboration is valued, and the pace is exciting

f you align with this role and can see yourself thriving within a structured 6-12 month growth plan, we'd love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age