Indirect Tax Manager

£52-65,000 | Full-time | Permanent
North East | BGC2397IT

The Firm:

A leading accountancy practice with an excellent reputation both nationally and across the region has built a strong presence in the market through long-standing client relationships, technical excellence, and a personal approach. With an ambitious growth strategy and a focus on delivering exceptional client service, they work with a broad mix of businesses, from SMEs to larger corporates, across a variety of sectors. With a genuine fast-track development and nurtured career plan they are seeking to welcome an Indirect Tax Manager or even a Senior Manager to join them on their journey working alongside the Indirect tax team nationally.

The Role:

As Indirect Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality VAT advisory services and VAT compliance.

Your work will include reviewing and overseeing VAT returns, managing VAT registrations and group changes, carrying out VAT health checks, and advising on complex transactions. You will also liaise with HMRC on client matters, ensuring practical and timely resolutions. With lots happening also in the digital, duty and customs markets there is plenty to get involved in and work collaboratively with your colleagues.

In addition, you will:

• Provide clear, practical VAT advice to clients across a range of industries using your technical knowledge alongside bringing in experts from the wider team where necessary.

• Lead and mentor junior team members, supporting their technical and professional development.

• Identify opportunities for added value services and contribute to business development, building yuour reputation in the local market place. With scope to attend events and work across multiple service line clients.

• Keep up to date with changes in VAT legislation, ensuring clients remain fully compliant. Using this information to share with clients face to face as well through newsletters, seminars and other forms of media.

Experience Required:

• You will be an experienced VAT specialist, qualified CTA, ACA, ACCA or with equivalent experience gained in practice.

• Experience will come from either practice or Industry, applications welcome from those in-house looking for a wider variety and technical challenge or those in the profession keen to be part of a winning team where careers are developed based upon individual performance.

• A strong technical understanding, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build long-term client relationships are essential.

• Confident communicator able to build relationships with ease.

• Ambitious with drive to help grow the team as well as fast-track your own career to Senior Manager, Director and beyond.

• Experience managing staff and overseeing complex projects will be an advantage.

• The role is open to relocators with a package to support and could also be based in Yorkshire if more convenient for family.

Benefits:

• Access to high level technical VAT work to challenge your experience and knowledge, whilst amongst other experts to support your continued learning and day to day coaching from the Indirect Tax Partner.

• Personalised career development plans with progression to Senior Manager and Director

• Extensive choice benefits and above average market salary

• Hybrid working.

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Indirect Tax Senior Manager

£Negotiable DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2396IT

The Firm:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s most ambitious and fastest-growing professional services firms in a senior leadership role within their VAT team. Known for their deep technical expertise and long-standing reputation, the firm partners with a diverse portfolio of clients — from dynamic owner-managed businesses to multinational organisations — providing practical, forward-thinking tax solutions.

As part of their continued growth, they are looking for an accomplished VAT specialist to take ownership of high-profile projects, help lead a talented team, and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a wide range of complex and high-value matters.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of VAT services across a varied client base, ensuring technical excellence and commercial insight.

• Manage and mentor a dedicated team of VAT professionals, developing their expertise and supporting their career progression.

• Advise on domestic and international VAT matters, providing strategic guidance to minimise risk and optimise tax efficiency.

• Oversee complex VAT compliance and advisory assignments, from initial scoping to delivery.

• Keep clients and colleagues informed of legislative changes, translating technical updates into clear, actionable advice.

• Collaborate with other departments to offer joined-up, value-added solutions.

• Contribute to business development by building relationships, identifying opportunities, and supporting proposals.

• Champion process improvements to ensure efficient, consistent, and high-quality service delivery.

Experience Required:

• Professionally qualified (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with extensive experience in VAT consultancy and compliance.

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team.

• Strong track record of advising on complex VAT issues for a broad range of clients, ideally including international operations.

• Commercially minded with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with the ability to present technical matters clearly to both clients and colleagues.

• Adept at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

You will be joining a modern, forward-thinking firm that offers genuine career progression, flexible hybrid working, and a highly competitive benefits package, including private medical cover, enhanced holiday allowance, and a strong pension scheme.

This role will suit a senior VAT professional seeking the next step in their career, with the chance to make a significant impact at both a team and firm-wide level.

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Accounts Senior

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2395AC

The Firm:

With modern city-centre offices in Newcastle, this forward-thinking accountancy practice offers an enviable blend of professional challenge and work-life balance. Their collaborative culture, flexible hybrid working, and commitment to client care make them a highly sought-after employer in the region. From day one, you’ll enjoy meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to work alongside senior leaders who value your contribution as you settle into their accounting and outsourcing team.

The Role:

As part of the growing accounts and outsourcing service to clients, you’ll work closely with clients and their finance teams, helping them manage their year-end accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and cloud accounting requirements. You’ll provide practical advice and tailored solutions that add real value, while developing your technical skills and commercial awareness.

The role is varied and hands-on. As your experience grows, you’ll have the chance to get involved in ad-hoc projects such as implementing new software, carrying out system ‘health-checks’, or even short-term secondments to support a client’s finance function. You’ll also benefit from structured internal training and support from a highly experienced and ambitious leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns for a portfolio of clients.

• Providing bookkeeping support and guidance on cloud accounting software.

• Building strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted point of contact for queries.

• Advising on ways to improve efficiencies and streamline financial processes.

• Prioritising and managing your workload effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.

• Supporting senior team members on larger or more complex client assignments.

Experience Required:

• You’ll have strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working closely with clients, and be confident in explaining financial matters clearly.

• Experience in a similar practice role would be an advantage, but as a minimum 3 years practice experience.

• A good working knowledge of cloud accounting systems such as Xero and Quickbooks.

• You will be AAT qualified as a minimum, ACCA/ACA part qualified or qualified Accountant.

• Hold a passion for working with businesses and a enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

• You’ll be adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to take on early responsibility in a supportive, professional environment.

Benefits:

A competitive salary alongside full study support towards your professional exams. A versatile benefits package allowing you to choose benefits important to you. The chance to join a highly sought after accounting team with a super culture and opportunity to fast track your career. Hybrid and flexible working are all as standard in this firm.

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Audit Senior

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2394AU

The Firm:

This large and successful accountancy practice is enjoying sustained growth and offers a broad and impressive client base across the region and beyond. Known for their high-quality service and strong technical expertise, they work with everything from entrepreneurial start-ups to large corporate groups, giving their team exposure to a wide variety of industries and challenges. They are looking to welcome an Audit Senior to their team.

The Role:

As an Audit Senior, you’ll take responsibility for leading audits from planning through to completion, working across a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and larger complex groups. You’ll liaise directly with clients, manage on-site teams, and ensure audit files are delivered to a high standard and within deadlines.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Planning and scoping audits, assessing risk, and setting audit strategy.

• Leading fieldwork, overseeing junior staff, and ensuring quality standards are met.

• Reviewing work, resolving technical issues, and presenting findings to clients.

• Building strong client relationships, offering commercial insight alongside compliance work.

• Supporting the Audit Manager with workflow management and departmental improvements.

• Coaching and mentoring trainees to help develop their skills and confidence.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll have the autonomy to manage assignments, the opportunity to progress towards a supervisory position, and the satisfaction of making a direct impact on both clients and the audit team.

Experience Required:

You’ll be ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with solid audit experience gained in practice. You’ll be confident leading audits, capable of managing multiple projects, and able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels. Strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and a collaborative approach are key to success here.

Benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package including health and life insurance, flexible working, generous holiday allowance, free parking, and a clear progression path in a firm that invests in its people. You’ll join a friendly, professional team where your contribution is recognised and your career ambitions supported.

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Client Account Manager

£46-55,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2393CM

The Firm:

A large, well-regarded accountancy practice experiencing exciting growth and ambitious expansion plans. With a strong regional presence and a reputation for delivering first-class service, they work with a diverse client base spanning SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and larger corporate groups.

The Role:

This position offers the opportunity to take a lead role in managing a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and building long-term relationships. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of their accounting and compliance requirements, reviewing work prepared by the team, and delivering insightful commercial advice.

Plenty of client contact is a given – you’ll meet regularly with business owners and finance teams, helping them to understand their financial position and plan for the future. As the firm continues to expand, you’ll also have the chance to get involved in new projects and support the development of the wider team.

Experience Required:

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA) with strong practice experience and excellent client-facing skills. You’ll be confident managing multiple relationships, able to review and interpret accounts, and comfortable providing clear, practical advice. A proactive approach and a commercial mindset will see you thrive in this fast-paced and supportive environment.

Benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package, along with a clear route for progression in a growing and forward-thinking firm. You’ll enjoy a collaborative culture, varied and interesting clients, and the chance to make a real impact as part of an ambitious team. The firm are easy to access and have plenty of car parking available as well as being accessible via public transport.

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Private Client Tax Manager

£45-55,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2392TX

The Firm:

A rapidly expanding North East accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for high-quality tax and advisory services. They work with a broad portfolio of privately owned businesses, entrepreneurial groups and high-net-worth individuals, often with complex, cross-border structures. The firm has seen significant growth in recent years through both organic success and strategic acquisitions, creating new opportunities for talented tax professionals to develop their careers.

The Role:

This is a key appointment within their Private Client Tax team, offering the chance to work closely with senior leadership on a variety of compliance and advisory assignments. While you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of clients, there is also plenty of scope to get involved in project-based work, including:

• Residence and domicile issues for internationally mobile clients.

• Inheritance tax and estate planning.

• Structuring trusts and family wealth arrangements.

• Advising on business restructures, succession plans and shareholder matters.

• Cross-border tax planning and the use of double taxation treaties.

You’ll take ownership of your workload from start to finish, reviewing compliance work, delivering clear and practical advice, and maintaining strong client relationships. Alongside technical delivery, you will help develop the skills of the team, providing mentoring and guidance to ensure continued high standards.

Experience Required:

We’re looking for an experienced tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with a strong background in personal tax compliance and advisory work. You’ll be commercially minded, able to manage projects effectively, and confident building trusted, long-term relationships. Previous experience within a mid-tier or large independent practice would be ideal. You will be able to demonstrate your understanding of tax law and regulations in reference to personal tax compliance as well as examples of advisory work previously undertaken.

Benefits:

You’ll be joining a collaborative and ambitious firm that values professional growth, offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and provides genuine opportunities for progression. Hybrid working, flexible hours and a supportive environment make this an attractive long-term career move.

Please not sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.

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Private Client Tax Manager / Senior Manager / Director

£50-75,000+ | Full-time or 4 days | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2391TX

The Firm:

An independent accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality work to a diverse and loyal client base. With a strong leadership team in place, the firm continues to see growth in demand for its specialist tax advisory services. This opportunity has arisen to further strengthen the team, working closely with the Partners to support and deliver complex advisory projects.

The Role:

This is a senior advisory position, open to experienced managers through to director level, where the main focus is to work alongside the Partner to deliver high-level personal tax advice to a portfolio of SME owners, high-net-worth individuals, and family businesses.

The bulk of the work will be in areas such as:

• Inheritance Tax advisory

• Agricultural client advisory

• Planning ahead for the April 2026 tax changes

• Preparing for Making Tax Digital

• Private shareholder and family wealth planning

• Restructures, liquidations, demergers, and new company structures

• Statutory residency tests

• Succession planning

• Private tax-led transactions

You will be responsible for managing advisory projects from start to finish — taking work won by the Partner and delivering it to the highest standard. This involves overseeing a pool of work, allocating tasks to the wider team, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met, rather than managing a traditional portfolio.

A key part of the role will be developing and mentoring team members, sharing your technical knowledge, and helping to enhance their skills. While the ability to generate new work would be advantageous, the primary focus is on delivery and client satisfaction.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience in private client tax advisory (manager level or above)

• ATT/CTA or ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent experience)

• Those with Big 4 experience would be of particular interest

• Strong technical knowledge across personal tax and ideally some corporate tax

• Track record of managing complex projects and advisory assignments

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• A collaborative and supportive leadership style

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

• Flexible hours and hybrid working

• Free car parking

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Genuine progression opportunities

• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client base

This is a rare opportunity to work with a leading tax team on an interesting and diverse range of projects, with scope to shape your role as the team continues to grow.

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Indirect Tax Advisor

£competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2390IT

The Firm:

A large international accounting and advisory firm with one of the largest professional service networks in the world are looking to appoint an experienced Indirect Tax Advisor to their growing Newcastle office to join a team of specialist advisors in all aspects of Indirect tax.

The Role:

We are looking for a confident and capable Indirect Tax professional to join the team as a Senior, specialising in VAT. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, helping them improve their indirect tax compliance and efficiency.

You’ll be involved in advising how VAT impacts clients’ supply chains, financial processes, and accounting systems, while supporting them to improve reporting, reduce errors, manage working capital, and minimise costs.

You’ll work closely with senior team members to deliver tax projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to winning new work. This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting senior colleagues in building and maintaining client relationships

• Delivering high-quality VAT advisory and compliance services

• Managing the day-to-day liaison with clients, ensuring expectations are met

• Identifying areas of risk and knowing when to escalate

• Contributing to business development through managing existing clients and identifying new opportunities

• Ensuring work is delivered with technical excellence and a practical, commercial focus.

Experience Required:

• Proven UK VAT experience, gained within practice or an in-house tax team

• Strong technical VAT skills with a genuine interest in developing your expertise further

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to different audiences

• Commercially aware and client-focused, with the ability to build strong relationships

• A collaborative team player who can work effectively at all levels

• ATT / ACA / CA / CTA or equivalent tax qualification preferred, but not essential — relevant experience will be fully considered

• Tax Inspectors with full Technical Training or equivalent knowledge are also encouraged to apply

Benefits:

Extensive and varied benefits package alongside agile working and an opportunity to forge a long-term career with a leading accountancy practice.

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Tax Consultant

£30-45,000 | Full-time | Permanent
Gateshead | BGC2388TX

The Firm:

Our client is a progressive and well-regarded accountancy firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, tailored advice. They are known for their collaborative culture, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to providing staff with the opportunity to grow and develop knowledge, actively promoting career development.

The Role:

A superb opportunity for a bright, ambitious, and organised tax professional who is keen to develop into a broader advisory role.

Initially, you will manage your own portfolio of more complex personal tax returns, whilst overseeing the compliance process and returns of the team, ensuring on timely delivery.

With some advisory experience you will be exposed to a variety of tax planning assignments supporting the Partner with research and planning on a range of tax issues.

Typical work will include:

• Managing a portfolio of personal tax clients

• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns

• Assisting with tax planning assignments such as:

  • Inheritance Tax planning

  • R&D reports

  • Group reorganisations

  • Profit extraction strategies

• Attending client, solicitor, and IFA meetings

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

This role offers a clear pathway from compliance into advisory-focused tax work, making it ideal for someone who wants to grow into a trusted tax adviser. You will need to be a self-starter, able to think for yourself and come up with solutions, working independently as well as part of a team.

Experience Required:

• Recently qualified ATT with the ambition to study towards CTA (study support provided)

• Strong personal tax compliance background with 3-5 years’ experience in practice

• Bright, ambitious, and organised, with the ability to manage deadlines effectively

• Strong communication and client relationship skills

• Keen interest in developing tax planning and advisory skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Full study support for CTA qualification

• Office based position

• Direct mentoring from an experienced Tax Partner

• Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of planning and advisory projects

• Supportive, professional working environment

• Free on-site parking

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Partnership Tax Senior

£32-40,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2387TX

The Firm:

Are you looking for your next step in tax within a professional services environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Wealth team, working alongside experienced tax specialists, accountants, and advisors to deliver an exceptional service to clients.

Our client is a forward-thinking professional services firm known for its collaborative culture and supportive environment. You’ll benefit from hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office and 2 days from home) as well as flexibility around part-time or adjusted hours to suit your circumstance

The Role:

As a Tax Senior, you’ll take responsibility for all Partnership tax returns:

• Preparing self-assessment tax returns for senior stakeholders - a portfolio of c150.

• Arranging payments of tax liabilities and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

• Providing ad hoc advice on personal tax matters throughout the year.

• Liaising with internal teams and external contacts to deliver high-quality work.

• Supervising and supporting junior team members, including tax apprentices.

This is a role where you’ll enjoy genuine responsibility, client contact, and the chance to develop your skills in a supportive and professional environment.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in personal tax within professional services or practice

• Partnership tax experience would be advantageous but not essential

• Strong technical knowledge of self-assessment tax returns and compliance processes

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is desirable

• ATT or CTA qualification (or working towards) advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Above market average salary for Newcastle

• Genuine hybrid working and flexibility around hours.

• Generous holiday allowance.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

• Modern, collaborative office space

• If you’re ready for a rewarding role that offers variety, autonomy, and career development within a leading professional services environment, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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Audit Associate

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2344Au

The Firm:

Are you looking to take the next step in your audit career with a firm that values your development and offers real opportunities for progression?

Our client is a respected and expanding accountancy practice with a growing presence in the North East. They work with some of the most successful and ambitious businesses in the UK, offering a varied and engaging client base. With continued growth in their Newcastle office, they are now looking for an Audit Associate to join their friendly and professional team.

The Role:

You’ll work with a wide range of clients across different sectors, gaining valuable exposure and building your technical skills. The firm offers a supportive environment where your ideas are welcomed, and you’ll benefit from ongoing training and development to help you progress towards qualification.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering audit assignments from start to finish.

• Leading smaller audits and guiding junior team members.

• Building great client relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact.

• Reviewing work for accuracy and compliance.

• Spotting opportunities where clients could benefit from additional support.

Experience Require::

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral with an interest to develop key client relationships.

• Knowledge of current accounting standards, techniques and best practice.

• Part ACA qualified with previous audit experience in an accountancy practice.

• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.

• Detail-focused and able to work to deadlines.

• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and grow.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

• Generous holiday allowance, plus the ability to buy extra leave.

• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications.

• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing firm.

If you’re looking for variety, challenge, and the chance to progress within a supportive and ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

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Accounts Senior

£26-38,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2354ac

The Firm:

A large accountancy firm in Newcastle with an exciting journey of growth ahead of them are looking to welcome an Accounts Senior or Practice Accountant to their accounting and advisory team to support with a growing client base and demand. Here you will be involved in statutory and management accounting alongside ad-hoc client support projects.

The Role:

As part of the advisory services you will work alongside a team of accountants both part, fully qualified and qualified by experience, preparing statutory financial statements for small limited companies, including those more complex.

You will also be responsible for the preparation of sole trader and partnership year end accounts, working closely with clients to gather information, answer questions, and ensure their accounts are submitted on time.

Once the accounts have been reviewed by a Manager /Director,  you will need to make any necessary amends.

An element of support can be given but you will need be a confident “preparer” of limited company statutory accounts.

For those with the relevant exprience there are also opportuities to assist with management accounts on behalf of clients, ad hoc projects such as Xero migration, VAT enquiries, Sage training for clients etc.

Experience Required:

• We are looking for an Accounts Senior with a minimum of  three years’ experience working in an accounting practice, holding a strong level of technical experience.

• Exposure to management acounts would be advantageous and open up further opportuteis for you to be involved in the outsourcing delivery service to clients.

• Experienced in Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks.

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.

• A proactive and diligent approach, ensuring the highest standards of service.

• Adaptable and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional days

• On-site free car parking

• Study support for relevant professional qualifications - ACCA/AAT

• Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance

• Health Cash Plan to support costs for dental, opticians etc

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

• Flexible start and finish times in the day

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Client Manager

£50-55,000pa | Full-time | Permanent
County Durham | BGC 2385

The Firm:

Based in County Durham, this forward-thinking and progressive accountancy firm offers a fresh and dynamic approach to working with clients. With modern, open-plan offices and free onsite parking, they foster a collaborative and engaging workplace where ideas are valued, technology is embraced, and client relationships are at the heart of everything they do.

Their ethos centres on regular communication and truly understanding their clients’ needs, supporting them throughout their financial journey. Operating in a fully paperless environment and equipped with leading technology, the team enjoys a culture of empowerment, flexibility, and innovation.

The Role:

As a Client Manager, (qualified by experience, part or fully qualified), you will manage a portfolio of around 100–130 clients, becoming a trusted partner in their business journey. This is a varied and rewarding role, offering significant client interaction and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of small to medium size business clients across multiple sectors

• Regularly engaging with clients to understand their needs and provide proactive advice

• Preparing year-end accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and self-assessment tax returns

• Producing management information and providing business insights

• Bank reconciliations, supplier payments, and company secretarial duties

• Onboarding new clients and training them on systems such as Xero and Dext

• Keeping up to date with accounting and tax legislation

• Advising clients on financial control, reporting, and forecasting

• Supporting apprentices and junior staff within the team

Experience Required:

• Qualified by experience or ACCA//ICAEW qualified. AAT qualfied as a minimum

• Minimum 5 years’ UK based accountancy practice experience

• Confident in managing client relationships and providing business advice

• Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero

• Competent with full statutory accounts preparation and review

• Skilled in Excel or Google Sheets with strong analytical ability

• Organised, adaptable, and confident in decision-making

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Elegibilty to work in the UK

Benefits:

• 37.5-hour week with flexible start and finish times

• Office-based with some home working

• 24 days holiday plus birthday off, Christmas closure given as extra and bank holidays, c38 days total

• Free onsite parking and access to free electric chargers

• Access to car allowance scheme

• 5% matched pension contributions

• Friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking culture

If you are looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence with strong client relationships in a vibrant, modern practice – this could be the opportunity for you.

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Practice Accountant

£35-46,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
South Tyneside | BGC2379AC

The Firm:

With a long-established presence in the North East market, this accountancy firm has built trusted relationships with a wide range of clients, many of whom have remained loyal for decades. As the firm continues to evolve, it’s embracing cloud-based technology and the opportunities presented by AI to ensure it remains ahead of the curve. With growth on the horizon, they are now looking to welcome an experienced Accountant to join their close-knit team and work closely with the Partner.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of local SME clients, typically ranging from £500k to £10m turnover across a variety of sectors. The role will see you taking a hands-on approach in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts as well as reviewing accounts prepared by junior staff, ensuring high standards and compliance are maintained. The joy of this role is that it combines both the hands-on detailed work as well as review and oversight.

You’ll also liaise directly with clients to provide advice and build lasting relationships, working closely with the Partner on the ongoing development of the practice. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied and autonomous role, with the chance to make a real impact in a firm that values its people and their work-life balance.

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience

• Previous experience working in an accountancy firm with SME clients

• Competent in the preparation and review of year-end accounts

• Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship experience

• Knowledge of cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)

• A commercial mindset and interest in helping grow a modern practice would be advantageous but not essential

Benefits:

• Flexible start and finish times

• Office-based with hybrid working available

• 37.5-hour working week with no culture of overtime

• Genuine work-life balance and supportive team environment

• Opportunity to work closely with the Partner on firm-wide growth

If you’re a motivated Accountant looking for a new challenge in a modernising practice with traditional values, this could be the perfect move.

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Corporate Tax Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2378TX

The Firm:

We’re working with a respected and progressive accountancy practice based in the Newcastle area. With a strong reputation built over decades, they are known for their client-first approach and commitment to delivering high-quality business advice. The firm fosters a collaborative, people-focused environment where team members are valued and supported in their career progression. As part of ongoing growth within their tax department, they are now looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Manager.

The Role:

This is a broad and rewarding position offering a balance of compliance and advisory responsibilities. Reporting into the Tax Director, your role will include:

• Reviewing corporation tax computations and returns

• Preparing complex returns for larger companies and groups

• Managing filing and payment deadlines

• Identifying planning opportunities and supporting with advisory work

• Attending pre year-end planning meetings with clients

• Developing strong relationships across your portfolio

• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the tax team

You’ll be given autonomy to manage your own workload while working closely with senior colleagues on technically interesting projects.

Experience Required:

You’ll be a confident, qualified tax professional (CTA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience working in a practice environment. Ideally, you will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax either from practice or Industry

• Some exposure to tax advisory projects (or a clear desire to develop in this area)

• A proactive, well-organised approach to client work and deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience using CCH is an advantage, though not essential

Whether you’re stepping up into your first manager role or already operating at this level, we’re keen to speak with individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality tax services.

Benefits:

In return, you’ll be joining a firm that values its people and invests in their growth. You can expect:

• A competitive salary, reflective of your experience

• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance

• A supportive and sociable team environment

• Continued professional development and clear career progression

• A generous holiday allowance and benefits package

If you’re ready to take the next step in your tax career, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch with us in confidence to find out more.

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Job Application BGC-2378TX

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Accountant

£27-35,000 | Full or Part-time hours | Permanent
COUNTY DURHAM | BGC2360AC

The Firm:

A County Durham regional accountancy firm with a close knit team are looking to welcome an Accountant to join them as they continue to service local clients with their everyday accounting and business advisory requirements. A superb opportunity for an Accountant either from practice or Industry to get involved in a hands-on varied accounting position.

The Role:

Supporting the Partners portfolio of clients, completing the following tasks:

• Preparation of year end statutory accounts for SME businesses (where experience permits)

• Assisting with elements of bookkeeping, trial balance and preparation of monthly management accounts for a range of businesses

• Working with clients using a number of accountancy software packages such as Xero to assist them with queries and ensure monthly reconciliation of their accounts and ensuring they are Making Tax Digital (MTD) ready

• Completion of quarterly of VAT returns

• Liaison with HMRC on behalf of clients 

Experience Required:

• We are looking for an individual with UK accounting experience gained either from private practice or private industry.

• You must be capable of Bookkeeping to trial balance stage and able to produce either management and or statutory accounts.

• AAT qualified Level 4 or qualified by experience (ACCA desired but not essential)

• A competent user of accountancy systems such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, Iris.

• Happy to work as part of a team, office based.

• Enjoy interacting with clients, getting to know their businesses and forging trusting relationships

Benefits:

• The position is available on a full or part-time hours basis, offering flexibility and work life balance around outside committments

• Competitive salary

• Free parking

• Pension

• Holidays

• Team social events organised and away days

• Rare opportunity to join an accounting practice where no previous practice experience is essential.

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Job Application BGC2360AC

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Bookkeeper

£28-32,000 FTE | Full or Part-time | Permanent
jesmond | BGC2376BK

The Firm:

We are looking for a confident and experienced Bookkeeper to join a friendly and laid-back accountancy firm close to Jesmond. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working across a mix of clients and is looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety, and work-life balance.

You’ll be joining a sociable and supportive team who trust you to manage your workload independently, with the option to work part-time or full-time depending on your availability. Whether you're coming from practice or industry, if you're confident using Xero and managing multiple clients, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:

Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders:

• Posting purchase and sales invoices, allocating payments, and reconciling ledgers

• Performing bank reconciliations and managing multiple client bank feeds

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements

• Using cloud-based software Xero to maintain real-time financial records

• Supporting clients with day-to-day queries and helping them understand their numbers

• Liaising with other internal departments such as accounts, tax, and payroll to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts where required and where capabilty permits

• Reviewing bookkeeping records provided by clients or junior staff to ensure completeness

• Supporting payroll processing during peak times (e.g., data collation using BrightPay)

• Keeping track of filing deadlines and working proactively to meet client timetables

• Building long-term client relationships by providing consistent, reliable service

• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring GDPR compliance when handling client data

Experience required:

• A minimum of AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent hands-on experience

• Strong Xero knowledge is essential

• Prior experience in bookkeeping and VAT either in practice or industry

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Well-organised and comfortable managing multiple client needs

• Experience in BrightPay or payroll support is helpful but not essential

Benefits:

• Hybrid working: split your time between home and a relaxed office

• Part- or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle (minimum 20 hours/week)

• Free on-site parking in Jesmond

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme

• Supportive team culture, with the opportunity to learn new skills over time, including year-end accounts if that is of interest

• A stress-free environment where you can focus on your work, then switch off when you leave for the day

If you're looking for a varied bookkeeping role with a friendly and flexible firm that truly values its staff, this could be the perfect move.

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Job Application BGC-2376BK

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Accounts Senior

£30-35,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2375AC

The Firm:

We are looking for an experienced and confident Accounts Senior to join a relaxed, sociable, and modern accountancy firm based in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy in their work, values flexibility, and thrives in a supportive and friendly team environment.

You will be joining a well-established practice with a fresh approach. The team works closely with a loyal portfolio of SMEs, limited companies, and sole traders, delivering year-end accounts and general accounting services with a personal and practical touch.

The Role:

Preparing year-end statutory accounts for a varied client base

• Reviewing accounts prepared by junior staff

• Supporting the bookkeeping team and assisting with VAT returns

• Working mainly with Xero and cloud-based systems

• Collaborating with colleagues to provide a responsive and efficient serviceExperience Required:

We are looking for:

• You’ll be AAT qualified or qualified by experience, with a background in public practice

• Confident preparing and reviewing accounts for small businesses

• Comfortable supporting junior staff and reviewing their work where needed

• Familiarity with Xero (or similar cloud accounting software) is a strong advantage

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing your own workload

Benefits:

A genuinely flexible hybrid working pattern (3 days office / 2 from home)

• Free on-site parking and a relaxed office space

• A sociable and friendly team that values independence as well as collaboration

• A firm that offers great work-life balance and a down-to-earth, modern culture

• The chance to work with a loyal, local client base in a business that doesn’t take itself too seriously

If you're looking to join a firm where you can do great work, enjoy your day, and be part of a team that values trust and flexibility, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Application BGC2375AC

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Corporate Tax Advisor

£45-50,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2374TX

The Firm:

We are working with a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in the Newcastle area. Known for embracing technology and championing innovation, the firm works closely with an impressive client base of start-ups, scale-ups, and entrepreneurs. With a collaborative team culture and a strong focus on advisory work, this is an excellent environment for someone looking to grow their career in tax within a dynamic setting.

The Role:

We are looking for a Corporate Tax professional at Assistant Manager level to join the team and support on a range of advisory and compliance matters. You will work across a varied and interesting portfolio, with a particular focus on R&D tax claims, corporate tax advisory projects, and occasionally private client work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing R&D tax credit claims

• Supporting corporate clients with a range of tax advisory needs, including restructures, sales, and share schemes

• Managing and developing relationships with a portfolio of clients

• Collaborating with colleagues across the wider team and contributing to project delivery

• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Experience Required:

• You will be ACA and/or CTA qualified, or at the final stages of qualification

• Strong corporate tax experience is essential, ideally gained in a public practice setting

• Recent experience of R&D tax is highly desirable

• Exposure to personal tax or wider advisory work would be advantageous but not essential

• You’ll be confident working directly with clients, with a proactive and professional approach

Benefits:

• A flexible hybrid working model to support work-life balance

• A forward-thinking culture, focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• A diverse client base offering real variety and exposure to exciting industries

• Ongoing support for career progression, with clear routes to Manager level and beyond

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience, circa £45,000 – £50,000

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Job Application BGC-2374TX

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Accounts Assistant Manager

£40-45,000 | Full-time | Permanent
darlington | BGC2372AC

The Firm:

A professional services firm in the heart of Darlington are looking to recruit an Accounts Manager following the retirement of one of their current Managers. Joining a very strong accounts team you will find a supportive and collaborative team led environment, perfectly suited to either a new Manager, Assistant Manager or a more experienced Accountant ready for a new challenge.

The Role:

Working alongside a team of Managers you will be jointly responsible for leading a strong accounts team in the delivery of client services.

Whilst being hands on with the completion of statutory accounts and review work for the team you will also be responsible for leading the delivery on all sole trader and partnership clients, ensuring that client queries are handled efficiently and accounts are with Partners for final review meetings on time with minimal changes required.

You will be expected to manage workflow, assist with planning work, coordinate with other departments including tax, and support more junior members in the team with their work and learning.

You will get to work with a broad range of sectors including professional services, manufacturing, retail, farming and charities.

For those seeking career progression this role is open to experienced Accounts Seniors who are ready to take their first step into management and can provide future career development. Similarly the more experienced Manager who enjoys operating at this level can contniue to do so without any pressure to step up a level.

Experience Required:

• ACA/ACCA or qualified by experience

• Minimum of three to four years experience working in an accountancy firm

• Good technical knowledge in financial and statutory accounting standards

• Strong attention to detail and analysis skills

• Confident user of accounting software such as Iris, CCH, Quickbooks, Sage, Xero or similar

• Organised and able to work with ease to deadlines managing multiple assignments at one time.

• Exposure to supervisory or management experience

• A genuine interest in wanting to work with clients and help them with their business accounts

• Right to work in the UK

Benefits:

A competitive salary, flexible working, team social events, work life balance, pension additional holidays and much more.

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Job Application BGC-2372AC

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