Accountant - Manager / Assistant Manager
£38-50,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
South tyneside | BGC 2381CM
The Firm:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy firm that is gaining a strong reputation across the North East. With a modern outlook and a commitment to work-life balance, they offer a collaborative, supportive working environment where every team member feels valued. The team work from a stylish, open-plan office that encourages a sociable atmosphere, with flexibility, early Friday finishes, and a 35-hour working week contributing to a genuinely positive culture.
With ongoing success in both their traditional services and outsourced finance function, they are looking to invest in talent that will support the continued growth of the firm with their statutory accounting.
The Role:
As Manager or Assistant Manager, you will work closely with the Senior Manager, taking an active role in the delivery and coordination of general practice services to a wide range of SME clients.
This is a varied position that will see you:
Prepare statutory accounts and monthly management accounts
Oversee bookkeeping processes and review junior staff work
Handle client queries and maintain strong relationships
Assist with internal team workflow, including the allocation of jobs and billing
Provide day-to-day support to apprentices and trainee accountants
Contribute to the smooth running of the department alongside the Senior Manager
The client base spans multiple industries, offering you the chance to work across a broad range of businesses and develop well-rounded experience.
Experience Required:
ACA/ACCA qualified, finalist, or qualified by experience
Minimum of 3 years working in an accountancy firm
Strong technical background in statutory and management accounting
Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and working proactively with clients
Keen to take on responsibility, support junior team members, and contribute to operational delivery
An interest in progressing further as the firm grows
Eligible to work in the UK
This role would suit either an experienced Manager or someone ready to step up into their first management position, with mentoring and development on offer to help you succeed.
Benefits:
35-hour week with early Friday finish
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
On-site parking
Flexible start and finish times
Modern, sociable office environment
Career progression opportunities as the firm expands
Whether you’re an ambitious Assistant Manager looking for more responsibility or a seasoned Manager ready for a fresh challenge in a modern, people-first accountancy firm, this could be the move you’ve been looking for.
If you can’t quite see what you are looking for, please get in touch so we can understand more about the best way to help you.