Careers

We are looking for a Business Advisory Senior to join our team in Tayside (Dundee/Forfar). 

We are looking to recruit a Business Advisory Senior to focus on accounts preparation and liaise with tax staff to meet client deadlines, flagging up issues and concerns to the Manager at an early stage.

The Business Advisory Senior will be responsible for (but not limited to): 

• Ensuring that allocated Business Advisory work is handled effectively and correctly from start to finish and is done per the Firm’s policies and processes
• Preparation of draft accounts for review from client records, clearance of review points and finalising of accounts
• Initial preparation of business and personal tax computations, ensuring:
  • Standards are met
  • Alongside the relationship manager, ensuring any work to be done by the client or by our team is scheduled and a realistic budget is prepared
  • Opportunities to further assist the client are flagged up for the Manager
• Arrange the timing of the tax and other business line work with the manager responsible for the client
• Engage with the relationship manager and staff from other business lines, when required, to gain a good understanding of the business.
• Liaise with client staff while on the client’s premises, building effective relationships with clients’ staff
• Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up issues and overruns to the manager on a timely basis
• Keep the Manager informed of issues which will affect the budget and the fee
• Keep the client’s staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality
• Complete the accounts file and all required documentation

About You:

• A background within public practice
• Qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Consideration will also be made of applications from individuals with strong experience but no professional qualification.
• Strong IT skills and experience in using accounting packages. 
• Good working knowledge of clients’ accounting systems such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks
• Tax experience would be an advantage 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Why JC?

Johnston Carmichael helps to build success stories that change lives - whether it’s our clients, our communities, or most importantly, our people, who now number over 900 across the UK.

We work with individuals and businesses all over the country and our expertise covers almost every industry sector. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 37,000 advisers across more than 114 countries.

Everything we do at Johnston Carmichael is underpinned by our four core values – Doing The Right Thing, Standing In Other People’s Shoes, Leading Our Future and Remaining Relevant. We’ve created a range of ways to support our people to make sure every voice is heard, including our People and Culture Forum, and we encourage each of our sharp minds to be leaders of their work and learning. You can read more about our culture and values here.

In the last 10 years we’ve raised more than £450,000 for charity and continuously evolved our commitment to sustainable business practices. We are Gold sponsors of the Kiltwalk and also partner with Netball Scotland and England Netball, creating an enduring impact on the ground in our communities.

Why Business Advisory?

As the world becomes increasingly digital, we’re embracing technology and we’re taking our clients with us. The role of a business adviser has never been more important in helping businesses adapt and thrive.

A career in Business Advisory at Johnston Carmichael is diverse and challenging, as we continually strive to provide the best service for our clients - more efficiency, greater innovation, deeper insight. As part of our Business Advisory team, you’ll build close relationships with clients, truly getting under the skin of their businesses and providing the advice and guidance that will make a real difference for them.

Plus, with expertise across a range of industry sectors, there’s no shortage of variety when it comes to the work we do. We’re also an independent member firm of Moore Global Network Limited, a global accounting and advisory network of over 30,000 advisers across more than 110 countries, so you’ll have the opportunity to work with businesses all over the globe.

What you can expect

As well as working with a great team of colleagues and enjoying the balance of hybrid and flexible working, we offer a range of benefits to make your time at JC even more fulfilling. Click here to see what’s on offer.

Different backgrounds and different opinions make for more interesting work and better outcomes. We’re sure we don’t have to say this, but we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of your heritage, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual identity or gender identity. We also actively encourage applications from anyone who’s had an extended time away from paid employment.

Our team is made up of people who’ve taken varied routes through their careers. We’re here to give you the tools, support, and materials to develop your expertise so you can pursue your ambitions. Our JC Aspire learning programme helps everyone reach their personal goals, and we’ve also carefully created our own Leadership Development Programme, which is accredited by the University of Strathclyde Business School at Masters degree level.

We look forward to hearing from you

If you’re ready to write your success story with us, apply today.

At Johnston Carmichael we are committed to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace.  A copy of this policy will be made available on request.  We also welcome applications from individuals who have had time away from paid employment.