Job Description

Your New Company

Galbraith is a diverse multi-disciplinary firm with offices across Scotland and Northern England specialising in property sales and lettings and the rural, energy, forestry and commercial sectors.

Your New Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Client Accounting to lead our busy Rural Client Accounts team based in Stirling. The role is offered on a hybrid basis following an initial period of training.

In this role you will lead the team in providing a first-class accounting service throughout the existing portfolio. You will build and maintain core relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients ensuring service levels and standards are met.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Main point of contact for technical expertise and advice in respect of accounting, VAT and payroll issues, supporting the Client Accounting team. A focus on employee development, mentoring and general guidance including performance check ins and regular communication. Ensure that RICS Client Money Regulations are adhered to by the team with regular refresh training completed to ensure compliance and awareness. Maintain and develop existing client accounting systems while driving process improvements and efficiencies where possible. Ownership and control of client banking platforms, including user access and overall banking matrix/profile. Payroll processing/approval and P11D knowledge. Nurture a vibrant and energised workplace dynamic, working cohesively with the existing team.

To be Successful

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CIMA). You will have experience of managing teams, providing support and guidance across a broad range of topics. You will be able to display experience of developing and mentoring teams and understanding the importance of soft skill utilisation when required alongside emotional awareness of the team as a collective unit. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with clients and the wider Galbraith team, display excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail.

What We Offer

At Galbraith, we are committed to supporting the ongoing growth of our teams, with access to an annual employee training budget which can be used towards personal and professional development.

We offer a competitive salary of between 60k-65k and a benefits package including flexible working, enhanced annual leave, company pension, private medical insurance, life insurance, enhanced family leave, access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), Perkbox, employee referral scheme, cycle to work scheme, car benefit scheme and an on-site gym.

Employees also have access to an annual volunteering day and charity match funding opportunities.

To request a full job description, or if you have any queries regarding the role, please email hr@galbraithgroup.com

To apply, please send a C.V. and covering letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Stirling FK9 4RN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stirling FK9 4RN