We are currently recruiting to expand the DHCO team. If you have experience in bookkeeping, payroll, accountancy or tax we would love to hear from you. Our headquarters are based in Kelso, however, we have an additional six offices across the Scottish Borders, Alnwick, Haddington, Penrith and Edinburgh. If you are interested in a position at Douglas Home & Co, please send your CV to sallyj@dhco.co.uk.
We are actively hiring for the following positions:
Job Title: Agricultural Client Manager
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Penrith or Scottish Borders
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
About EQ
EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice with offices based across Scotland and offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet our clients’ financial needs. Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities.
All of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions.
We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us.
Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector.
Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team.
Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives.
Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy.
The Role
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking to strengthen our team by recruiting an Agricultural Client Manager. This role would suit an experienced accountancy or tax professional who currently works out with Agri- business and is seeking a change.
Our Team has an excellent reputation for providing a variety of accounting services to clients, including bookkeeping, payroll, VAT returns and management accounts. The successful candidate will take on the role of Client Manager for a varied portfolio of clients ranging from sole traders and partnerships to limited companies.
With offices in the Scottish Borders and Penrith, we can be flexible on where the successful candidate is based.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
About You
Benefits
We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (subject to conditions) which includes:
Closing date: 3rd May 2024
Job Title: Corporate Client Manager
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Scottish Borders, Edinburgh or Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
About EQ
EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice with offices based across Scotland and offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet our clients’ financial needs. Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities.
All of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions.
We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us.
Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector.
Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team.
Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives.
Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy.
The Role
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking to strengthen our team by recruiting a Corporate Client Manager. Our Team has an excellent reputation for providing a variety of accounting services to our Limited Company clients. The successful candidate will take on the role of Client Manager for a varied portfolio of clients.
With offices in the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and Penrith, we can be flexible on where the successful candidate is based.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Preparation of management accounts, annual accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Strong understanding of FRS Reporting, Capital Allowances and Director’s Loan Accounts.
• Filing of statutory accounts and CT600.
• Building good relationships with clients and dealing with their day-to-day queries.
• Corresponding with others on behalf of clients.
• Managing workload to ensure client and statutory deadlines are met.
• Undertaking one-off project work for clients.
• Chasing outstanding information.
• Organising and attending client meetings.
• Mentoring junior staff and reviewing their work.
• Being commercially aware.
About You
• You’ll have experience working in a similar role within an accountancy practice
• Excellent communication skills and a keen willingness to learn and develop.
• Being part or fully qualified in a professional accountancy qualification is preferred but not essential as support towards professional qualifications is also available to the right candidate.
• Strong computer skills would be an advantage
• You’ll enjoy a challenge and be happy to work as part of a team to tight deadlines
• Professional and pro-active, you will enjoy providing the best service possible to clients with the ability to work under pressure
• You are positive and confident in your abilities, but you’re also a kind, empathetic person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (subject to conditions) which includes:
• Life cover.
• Income protection.
• Financial planning consultation.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Flexible working.
• Approved professional subscriptions.
• Enhanced annual leave.
Closing date: 3rd May 2024
Job Title: Estate Administrative Assistant
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours of Work: Full time 35 hours per week or Part Time
Location: Kelso
Responsible to: Business Services Assistant Manager
Responsible for: No direct reports
About EQ
EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice based in the East of Scotland and offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet our clients’ financial needs.
Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities.
All of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions.
We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us.
Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector.
Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team.
Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives.
Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy.
The Role
EQ are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our fast-growing team on either a full or part-time basis.
Due to recent expansion, we are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team. Working within our Private Client Team in our Kelso Office, you will undertake administrative tasks directly from Directors and other senior management.
This role comes with the opportunity to progress to achieving a Paralegal qualification and undertaking more advanced tasks such as the preparation of Inheritance Tax forms, drafting of legal documents and researching current legislation and regulations.
Key responsibilities
Within this role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
About you
Benefits
We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (subject to conditions) which includes:
Closing date: Friday 3rd May 2024
Job Title: Agricultural Tax Trainee
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours per week)
Location: Scottish Borders, Edinburgh or Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: As soon as possible
About EQ
EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice with offices based across Scotland and offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet our clients’ financial needs. Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities.
All of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions.
We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us.
Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector.
Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team.
Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives.
Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy.
The Role
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking to strengthen our team by recruiting a Agricultural Tax Trainee. Our Team has an excellent reputation for providing a variety of accounting services to clients. As a company we invest in the training of our staff and continued development within this role also offers the opportunity for you to progress within the firm and to gain further qualifications. No previous experience is required as the successful candidate will receive on the job training to develop their tax knowledge.
With offices in the Scottish Borders, Edinburgh and Penrith, we can be flexible on where the successful candidate is based.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
About You
Benefits
We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (subject to conditions) which includes:
Closing date: 3rd May 2024
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Hours of Work: Full-time 35 hours per week
Location: Kelso
Contract type: Permanent
Responsible to: Business Services Assistant Manager
Responsible for: No direct reports
About EQ
EQ Accountants is an accounting, taxation, audit, and business advisory practice with offices based across Scotland and offering the full spectrum of solutions to meet our clients’ financial needs.
Our specialisms include Agriculture, Engineering and Manufacturing, Healthcare, Leisure, Professions, Property and Construction, Technology and Charities.
All of our employees are committed to utilising their financial and business expertise to inspire, support and encourage clients to realise their ambitions.
We have been supporting our clients since the early 1990s, but there has never been a more interesting or important time to join us.
Joining the EQ team at this juncture is an exciting opportunity propelled by the recent investment from Sumer Group. With an ambitious plan to triple turnover within the next five years, EQ stands as a frontrunner in Scotland’s accountancy sector.
Bolstered by Sumer’s backing, EQ gains access to a vast network of over 1,000 colleagues across 40 offices while retaining the localised expertise of its core team.
Led by a dynamic leadership team and fuelled by strategic acquisitions, EQ is poised for growth. As part of this journey, EQ fosters a culture of development and empowerment, exemplified by employee-focused initiatives.
Join EQ and be part of a transformative endeavour reshaping the landscape of UK accountancy.
The Role
EQ are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our fast-growing team on either a full or part-time basis.
Due to recent expansion, we are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team based in our Kelso office.
Key Responsibilities
Within this role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
About you
Benefits
We offer an inclusive culture that values difference, pride in the service we provide to our clients, belonging, employee welfare and continuous improvement as critical aspects of our organisational performance. As well as ongoing learning and development opportunities and a career development programme, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package (subject to conditions) which includes:
Closing date: 3rd of May 2024
Douglas Home & Co have offices throughout Scotland and Northern England. Our range of services include traditional compliance work and extend to specialist tax planning, business support, IT support and advisory with regards to Wills, Trusts and Estates.
Keep up to date with new positions that become available by following our LinkedIn page.
Send your CV to sallyj@dhco.co.uk or post it to our Kelso Office (47-49 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HW) to apply for any of the positions above or to receive further information.
