Accounts and Business Advisory Associate

Accounts & Business Advisory Associate

Location: Inverness, Scotland

Contract: Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £26,250 – £27,500 per annum

Study Support: Yes

Qualification Level: AAT (with progression available)

Office Requirement: Must be based in the Inverness office

The Opportunity

Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career? This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts & Business Advisory Associate to join a growing professional services environment where development, collaboration and progression are genuinely supported.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, working with a varied client portfolio and developing both your technical accounting skills and your confidence in advising businesses.

The Role

As an Accounts & Business Advisory Associate, you will:

Prepare annual statutory accounts for a range of clients

Maintain accurate bookkeeping and accounting records

Assist with business advisory work and contribute insights and recommendations for review

Communicate with clients and HMRC on accounting and compliance matters

Develop an understanding of best practice accounting processes and controls

Work collaboratively within a team while building your own professional voice

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, wants exposure to real client work, and is keen to grow into a fully qualified accountant.

Study & Development

You’ll receive full study support to progress your professional qualifications (ACA or ACCA), including:

Paid study leave

Tuition and exam support

Mentorship and ongoing coaching

This role offers a clear pathway toward qualification and long-term career progression.

Skills & Experience

AAT qualified or currently studying

Some experience in accounts preparation or bookkeeping

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach

Eagerness to learn, adapt and develop within a team environment

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Flexible and agile working arrangements

Employee referral bonus scheme

Access to a benefits portal with cashback and discounts

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Career coaching and mentoring

Social and networking events

About You

You’ll thrive in this role if you are collaborative, adaptable and motivated to grow. The successful candidate will value teamwork, embrace change and take pride in delivering high-quality work while building strong professional relationships.