Qualified Accountant - Practice

Location: Fife 

The Opportunity

Join a well-established, family-rooted accountancy practice that has firmly embedded itself in its local community for over four decades. This firm is currently led by a dedicated team of five directors and supported by around 30 staff. Over the years, it has cultivated deep expertise in serving SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, especially those with rural property and agricultural interests, alongside providing trusted financial planning and investment advisory services. Rich heritage, forward-looking succession, and a client-first philosophy underpin the firm's quality and reputation.
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns for a diverse portfolio of clients (SMEs, landowners, HNWIs).

  • Provide tax advisory and compliance support tailored to rural property owners and professional services.

  • Contribute to financial planning and investment advisory projects.

  • Collaborate with directors to deliver high-touch, partner-level service—each client enjoys direct access to leadership.

  • Mentor junior staff where applicable, empowering them through hands-on development.

  • Maintain strong client relationships rooted in personal service and local understanding.

Ideal Profile

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) with practice experience.

  • Experience within the agriculutre and rural sectors preferred. 

  • Strong technical competency in accounting, tax compliance, and planning.

  • Excellent communication skills and a client-centered mindset.

  • Comfortable operating in a close-knit, flexible environment with direct involvement in client services.

  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to both client care and practice growth.

What’s on Offer

  • A role in a well-respected, community-focused practice.

  • Truly personal work environment with partner-level client interaction.

  • Supportive team culture with strong values of continuity, trust, and local engagement.

  • Opportunities for professional growth as part of a planned firm succession strategy.

  • Flexible working arrangements and a balanced work-life ethos.

Next Steps

If you’re a qualified accountant seeking a role that goes beyond numbers—offering client connection, community engagement, and meaningful contribution—this could be the perfect fit.

Reach out to arrange a confidential, in-depth discussion.