Careers
Build your career with us.
We need highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed people who put clients first and work to high professional standards.
At Paterson Boyd & Co we take pride in delivering a high quality of service, with an emphasis on building close relationships with clients and understanding how we can help their businesses flourish.
We actively encourage our staff to take professional qualifications where appropriate, and currently have a number of ACCA students at various levels in our team. We support their progress through the various routes to qualification.
Our work ranges from administration to payroll, VAT compliance, audit and accounts preparation, and accounting systems support.
How to apply
Send a full CV in writing to Craig Wallace, Paterson Boyd & Co, 18 North Street, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5NA, or get in touch through our contact form. Feel free to contact us even if no vacancies are advertised: you may be just the person we need.
Get in touchCurrent vacancies
The roles currently listed by the firm. Please confirm availability with us before applying.
Accounting StaffQualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience
We are seeking to recruit qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accounting staff, particularly with accountancy practice experience. You will report to the directors of the practice and there will be opportunities for career progression.
Key skills
- All control and reconciliation work
- Preparation of accounts to at least trial balance level
- Knowledge of Sage or other computerised accounts preparation packages
- Ability to work within a team and independently
- Ability to liaise with clients on job completion matters
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and prioritise effectively
BookkeeperFull time, Glenrothes office
We are seeking a full-time bookkeeper to work in our Glenrothes office. Duties include reconciling banks and other main nominal accounts quickly and accurately, supporting clients from a bookkeeping perspective, preparing VAT returns and preparing accounting records to at least trial balance level.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a bookkeeper or in a similar role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
- Excellent communication skills, working independently and as part of a team
Payroll AssistantFull time, 12 months maternity cover
We are seeking someone with payroll processing experience to join our team in a full-time position. If you live in Fife and have at least one year’s payroll experience covering processing and compliance, including auto-enrolment pensions, particularly in Sage Payroll, we would like to hear from you. The post is for 12 months’ maternity cover but may be made permanent for the right candidate.