Bookkeeper

£30-35,000 | FuLl or Part-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2383BK

The Organisation:

We’re working with a well-established and reputable organisation in the service sector who are seeking to appoint a confident and experienced Bookkeeper/Finance Officer to join their friendly and close-knit team. Based in the North East, the business is part of a larger group, with local autonomy while reporting into head office finance.

This is a hands-on, office-based role that requires someone self-sufficient and dependable. You’ll be a key member of the team, trusted with overseeing day-to-day local finance operations and supervising a finance apprentice. The culture is collaborative and down-to-earth, making this a supportive environment to be part of.

The position can be offered on either a full-time basis or part-time over a minimum of three days per week, depending on the preference of the successful candidate.

The Role:

Working closely with the wider finance function and reporting into head office, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and supporting the finance apprentice

• Producing accurate and timely sales invoices

• Managing the debtor ledger and chasing outstanding payments

• Collating and preparing payroll information for processing

• Preparing wage analyses and posting wages journals

• Managing supplier information and inputting data into QuickBooks

• Weekly bank reconciliations

• Internal financial reporting and variance analysis

• Supporting process and system improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness

This role offers a great deal of variety and would suit someone with strong technical accounting knowledge and the confidence to work independently in a busy but friendly office environment.

Experience Required:

• AAT qualification or equivalent UK bookkeeping experience

• Previous experience in a similar finance or bookkeeping role

• Proven track record of longevity in previous positions, showing committment and reliability

• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks (preferable)

• Confidence in managing and supporting more junior staff

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach

• Strong Excel skills and ability to manipulate data

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships across the business

• Elegibility to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship

Benefits:

• A flexible working arrangement: full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days)

• Office-based role in a supportive and friendly team with some hybrid working.

• The opportunity to take ownership of a busy and varied finance function

• Autonomy in your role while still being part of a wider group structure

• Stable, long-term opportunity in a secure and respected business

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can make an impact and enjoy variety in your day, we’d love to hear from you.

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Data Analyst

£28-35,000DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2384DA

The Firm:

A highly regarded and forward-thinking accountancy firm in the North East, known for their specialism in the healthcare sector, are looking to strengthen their team with the addition of a Data Analyst. With a reputation for delivering exceptional service and trusted advice to clients across the UK, they offer a vibrant and collaborative working environment with a strong emphasis on quality, support and career development.

As the firm continues to experience significant growth, this newly created role presents an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong analytical mindset and experience in a professional services setting.

The Role:

Working as part of a specialist team, this position will see you responsible for the collation, analysis and interpretation of financial and statistical data to support client reporting and internal decision-making processes.

Your role will include:

• Using Excel to model and analyse financial data

• Interpreting complex data sets and presenting your findings clearly

• Identifying anomalies and preparing summary reports

• Providing analytical support to colleagues and clients

• Monitoring and updating data regularly for accuracy

• Liaising with internal teams and occasionally clients to clarify and resolve data queries

• Supporting system improvements and reporting processes

This is a technically focused role where your attention to detail, ability to work independently, and comfort with large data sets will be valued.

Experience Required:

• Strong Excel skills (advanced level or above)

• Excellent numerical and analytical ability

• Experience working in a professional services environment

• Organised and methodical, with great attention to detail

• Clear communicator – confident in working with both data and people

• Experience with payroll or pensions useful but not essential

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience is beneficial

Benefits:

33 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas shutdown

• 35-hour week with office-based working and flexibility where possible

• Free onsite parking

• Excellent training and development opportunities

• Sociable team environment with regular activities

• Health & wellbeing initiatives

• Supportive leadership and long-term career prospects

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with data, thrives in a small friendly team, and is looking to build a long-term career in a values-led firm.

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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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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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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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Accounts Semi-Senior

£26-32,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2369AC

The Firm:

A small, yet successful accountancy firm on the outskirts of Newcastle with ambition and growth plans to double in size are looking to invite applicants to join them and support on this journey. Offering a relaxed and vibrant working environment, this provides a complete 360 accounting position, perfect for those who enjoy a varied accounting position.

The Role:

As Accounts Semi-Senior you will be involved in the preparation of micro entities and small limited company accounts. This includes information gathering from clients and reconciliations.

Preparation of quarterly VAT returns, accruals & prepayments and various aspects of bookkeeping, supporting those more junior in the team who will aid you with draft accounts.

Completion of tax returns, corporation tax computations and payroll will also form a small part of your role of which training can be given.

Depending upon your experience there is plenty of scope to get involved with client meetings either from the outset or in time as your confidence and ability grows resulting in your own portfolio to manage.

Experience Required:

• Preferably AAT Level 4 qualified or part qualified ACCA or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in an accountancy firm

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

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

• Team player, as well as being able to work independently

• Confident working with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Iris etc

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Benefits:

This is an ideal opportunity for an AAT or ACCA student looking to gain client facing and further practical hands on accounting experience, developing your technical knowledge on the job. The breadth of the 360 role will expose the successful applicant to all aspects of being an Accountant for your client.

Most staff are office based but there is some flexibility for those preferring a day or two from home.

Working a 37.5 hour week with flexibility on start and finish times, this position is also open to those wishing to work a reduced reduced working week (min 25 hours).

With free parking, a day off for your birthday and a salary that is in line with market rate, this is one to seriously consider.

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Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2351TX

The Firm:

A large accountancy firm with an established brand across the north east of England who work with the SME market are seeking to appoint a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager. You will join their successfully growing team, one that is outgoing, social and ambitious. Based in Newcastle city centre offering a nice mix of hybrid working, this is an opportunity with plenty of scope to progress, well suited to an individual focused on career progression.

The Role:

As Assistant Manager you will be tasked with supporting the Tax Manager with managing the compliance and tax advice process for a client allocation. This will entail supervision of tax members,  assisting with client work and dealing with technical and administrative issues.

You will be allocated a portfolio of more complex clients to prepare tax returns for alongside the review of others returns. Dealing with HMRC enquiries and drafting correspondence, preparing reports for clients, monitoring deadlines and budgets, and sharing your knowledge with team members will be part of your daily routine. There will be opportunities to assist Partners with their prospective fee quotes as you support business growth.

Experience Required:

To join the team as Assistant Tax Manager you will be ATT qualified as a minimum with a secure knowledge of private client and partnership tax compliance, with some planning exposure.

With good communication skills you will be confident drafting various correspondence to clients and HMRC, able to articulate on any technical issues, explaining tax matters in an understandable manner.

As you look to further your career your ability to foster long-term relationships will be important so good inter-personal skills are essential.

Benefits:

A competitive salary with bonus, private medical, 26 days holiday (with option to purchase additional), professional fees paid for, 35 hour week with hybrid working which offers a genuine balance between work and home. Unlimited opportunities for progression within a fast growing firm and a Partner group with strong technical tax knowledge to support your learning journey.

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Corporate Tax Qualified

£42-60,000 doe | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2264tx

The Firm:

A Newcastle based Independent firm of Chartered Accountants with a well established and enviable client base are looking to appoint a Corporate Tax professional to their team. Both Senior, Assistant Manager or Manager level can be accommodated in this opportunity with plenty of potential for continued progression.

You will be providing tax services and strategic consultancy advice to privately owned businesses, wealthy individuals, families and their businesses. In a role that combines compliance, planning and advisory you will work towards mitigating tax liabilities through pro-active tax planning and business structuring. This will include managing all aspects of the client relationship with private or family-owned businesses on a broad range of complex matters.

This is a varied role that will see you partnering alongside other specialists in the firm to provide the best advice to clients.

The Role:

• Tax planning to business owners via client meetings, bespoke reports and advice.

• Research and development

• Succession planning, reorganisations & restructuring projects

• Capital allowance claims

• EMI/share scheme advisory and implementation

• Transactional advice on buy and sell for management buyouts

• Financial statement analysis for business valuations for agreement with HMRC

• Complex corporate tax compliance preparation and review

• Regular liaison with professional advisors, lawyers and stakeholders as well as working with senior management and boards

• Maintaining an expert level of relevant tax knowledge staying current with technical developments including changes in tax law and legislation.

• Advising clients and internal stakeholders on the latest tax technical issues, including delivering sessions at client / knowledge events.

• Supervising, coaching and providing regular feedback to Associates within the team while also keeping more senior stakeholders updated of progress

Experience Required:

This is a key role in the team and we are looking for a tax professional, CTA/ACA/ACCA qualified (or finalist) currently working in practice (or In-house) with mixed and or corporate tax experience. You will have some experience of advising privately owned businesses, wealthy individuals, families and their businesses tax affairs.

Some overlap with personal tax would be useful when speaking with business owners but not essential as the firm have specialists to support on such queries. We would welcome someone who wishes to return to practice perhaps missing the technical challenge and variety they have been used to. Similarly if you are working in corporate tax compliance and frustrated for more of a challenge this can certainly offer this. There will be plenty of opportunities to network and attend local events.

Benefits:

A fantastic remuneration and benefits package is on offer which includes flexible and hybrid working as standard. Full or part-time hours are available with a minimum or 3 - 4 days.  Accessible by public transport and free car parking. This is a great opportunity to work with some really interesting projects without having to sacrifice work life balance.

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Indirect Tax Manager In-house

£55-60,000 | Full or Part-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2336TX

The Organisation:

A fast growing north-east business selling high end luxury brands are growing and as a result looking to appoint an Indirect Tax Manager to join them on their journey.

The Role:

With an extremely high focus placed upon providing a first class experience to their customers, their committment to this drive is one of the reasons why my client has enjoyed so much success. Reporting to the Head of Tax you will be responsible for ensuring that Indirect Tax compliance reporting is complete, accurate and timely (UK and overseas) whilst supporting on tax advisory and project work. You will be the first point of contact across the business for all Indirect tax matters. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the accuracy of the group’s Indirect Tax compliance, returns and payments in the UK and relevant overseas territories (including VAT/GST, packaging and environmental taxes , e-invoicing, Intrastat etc).

• Providing day to day assistance around Indirect Tax matters to all parts of the business and other stakeholders, as required.

• Leading Indirect Tax advisory workstreams, identifying opportunities and assisting with ad-hoc tax projects.

• Managing HMRC and overseas tax authority processes, audits and queries.

• Working with and managing overseas advisors to support compliance with overseas filing requirements.

• Raising awareness and evaluating the impact of changes in tax legislation or developments.

• Driving improvements in Indirect Tax governance, processes, controls and systems and minimising tax risk.

• Managing VAT/GST accounting/ reconciliations and providing ownership of the VAT ledgers.

• Supporting the business with Customs and Excise compliance.

Key Skills and experience required:

• ACA/ATT/CTA/ACCA qualified preferred

• Strong technical understanding of Indirect tax, with an in-depth knowledge of how this contributes to the overall business objectives

• Operating at a senior level with strong leadership and mentor skills

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong working relationships 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and demands efficiently.

• A minimum of 5 years’ Indirect Tax experience in industry roles or accountancy practice

• Track record of improving Indirect processes and managing governance

• Experience of working with ERP systems, analytics tools and excel and the ability to analyse data

• European/multi-national and retail VAT experience is beneficial.

• Customs & Excise experience preferred but not essential.

• The vacancy is open to both full and part-time applicants and offers hybrid working. All applicants require the right to work in the UK and must be based local to the office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary that reflects our level of expertise

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays and birthday)

• Company pension scheme

• Generous staff discount

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• Registered access to Healthcare Benefits provider

• Cycle-to-work scheme

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Accounts Manager

£42-55,000 | 4 or 5 days | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2363AC

The Firm:

A super opportunity for a qualified Accountant with agriculture knowledge to join a regional firm based in Newcastle.  Working as part of a successful team you will be responsible for a portfolio of agriculture and high-net worth clients.

The Role:

• Managing your client base on a day to bay basis you will be providing a range of services that include financial reports, year end accounts, bookkeeping, tax returns and cashflow/forecasting. Working with agricultural, landed estates and high-net worth individuals you will be familiar with such clientele.

• Working independently, managing your own workflow for a range of agriculture, landed estates, trusts and high-net worth individuals. This will involve daily communication with clients to deal with any queries, acting as their trusted advisor.

• Preparing and maintaining up to date client engagement letters.

• Preparing fees and ensuring work in progress is maintained to an appropriate level.

• Working closely with the support of the firms tax specialists to enhance client offering.

•  Providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team.

• Preparation and presentations of financial reports for clients and senior management.

Experience required:

Applicants must be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA) or qualified by experience with a minimum of four years working in an accountancy firm with UK GAAP and IFRS experience. You will need to be able to hit the ground running and be familiar with portfolio management.  Ideally you will have worked or at least have a keen interest in the agriculture and private client sectors.You must be able to work independently using your own initiative, yet know when to ask for guidance.  Experience with Sage, Xero, Farmplan, CCH is desirable.

Benefits:

A modern firm with a range of benefits ranging from flexible working to additional holiday purchase. Hybrid working is a day to day reality in the firm and a strong team culture makes this a great choice for those looking to join a good working atmosphere and develop your career.

Parking is available for free, also accessible by public transport.

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Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2352TX

The Firm:

A top 20 accountancy firm with Newcastle city centre offices is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join their tax compliance team. A firm driven by ambition, they have built recent success by providing strong expertise on a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance and corporate finance. They have created a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration locally, enjoying success with new client wins whilst managing to create a healthy work life balance for all team members. They offer their staff great autonomy and hybrid working combined with fast-track career progression.

The Role:

Joining the tax compliance team as an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Compliance focused work ensuring procedures processes are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance.

• Esuring department billing and recovery targets are met

• Staff management and development including appraisals and monitoring staff performance.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Give exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team

Experience required:

• Significant corporate tax experience gained within the professional services environment

• Demonstrable technical compliance skills

• Demonstrable experience of managing people

• Strong IT skills

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent.

Benefits:

• Higher than average salary combined with a range of benefits (including additional holiday purchase scheme, private health, Life Insurance, enhanced & shared parental leave, subscriptions paid) and bonus.

• Progression to Manager and beyond is available for those who can demonstrate their ability.

• Great work life balance with both full and part-time hours available.

• A positive, friendly and vibrant team to be part of.

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Director / Senior Manager Outsourcing

£Negotiable | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2329AC

The Firm:

Leading accountancy firm with an excellent name in the local and national market are able to offer plentiful career opportunities as a result of their continuous and successful  growth strategy. Based in Newcastle they are close to all amenities, easily accessible and offer a dynamic working environment.

The Role:

Working with a range of ambitious and fast growing businesses the demand for additional outsourcing services and assistance to in-house finance departments is growing and as such we are seeking an experienced Accounts Director or Senior Manager to work alongside the Partner group to further develop business and ensure the team are delivering.

• Engaging with your clients’ business, understanding their needs and identify new opportunities

• Being the primary day-to-day contact for your allocated portfolio of clients, reviewing accounts completed by the team and preparing more complex accounts.

• Budgets and cashflow forecasting

• Active business partnering to ensure informed reporting of risks & opportunities, actuals and forecast variance analysis

• Analytically reviewing results and analysing key performance indicators for your clients

• Ensuring that allocated teams are keeping all accounting systems up to date and accurate within the agree timeframes

• Training clients in use of their accounting systems

• Assisting with tendering to potential new clients as well as the implementation phase for new engagements

• Liaising and collaborating with tax, payroll and other departments on client matters, identifying cross-selling opportunities

• Promoting the interests of the firm to clients, prospective clients and other third parties;

• Assisting with portfolio allocation across the wider team and monitor time allocations, budgets and deadlines, including data insight for internal management reporting and checklist monitoring

• Working in accordance with defined systems and procedures as well challenging the status quo where there may be a more efficient way of doing things

• Empowering and educating through line management to develop more junior members of the team.

• Attending regular network and associated referrer events

Experience required:

• Qualified Accountants (ACA, CA, ACCA) with strong technical accounting experience

• Worked with SME and OMB in the UK market

• Operating at a minimum of experienced Manager level in the accountancy profession

• Ambitious and keen to continue with your own personal development and learning with a view to future promotion

• Self-driven, motivated with a passion for accounting and assisting fast growing businesses

• Staff supervisory experience,  able to motivate teams and lead by example inspiring those around you

• First class communication skills able to create a presence in the local market

Benefits:

Great opportunity to help lead a successful outsourcing team to become even better. Freedom to develop your own new areas of business whilst supporting the team

Comprehensive benefits package, free parking, career progression tracked.

This is a role that can offer the best of practice and industry.

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Audit Director RI

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2317AU

The Firm:

A large regional firm with offices further afield that hold a clear strategy of growth across all their service lines. They are fully focused upon providing a progressive approach and driving impactful results for all of their clients. As such they are looking to appoint an RI Audit Director to help grow their audit business.

The Role:

As an Audit Director, you will be a vital member of the senior leadership team, overseeing the delivery of high-quality audit services to a diverse client portfolio. You’ll take the lead on complex audit assignments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Instrumental to the role is the development of your client relationships, offering strategic financial guidance, and contributing to the growth of the audit practice by delivering insights that add true value to clients.

• Leading audits from planning to reporting, ensuring efficient and compliance delivery.

• Managing client relationships with professionalism, as a trusted advisor.

• Mentoring and developing a high-performing audit team, promoting a collaborative and supportive culture.

• Identifying growth opportunities within the audit practice and supporting strategic planning for development

Experience Required:

We are looking to welcome and experienced audit professional with RI status who is able to lead client audits and maintain regulatory compliance.   As a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) you will be able to demonstrate a significant level of audit experience in managing complex audit engagements.  Alongside your technical expertise you will be a natural leader, able to unite and align teams that can grow successfully. With a client-first mindset you will easily forge relationships quickly and be able to contribute to the firms growth plan by identifying and seizing opportunities within the audit function.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package that encompasses but is not limited to the following:

• Life Insurance

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance

• Health Plan

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

• Holiday purchase scheme

• Volunteer days

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted gym membership

Applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and be based locally.

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Audit Associate

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2344Au

The Firm:

A professional services firm with a leading audit team based in Newcastle city centre are looking to appoint an Audit Associate to join them working with both local and national clients. They have strived to create a modern, well equipped office and a vibrant culture which has seen them enjoy good staff retention. The team all work hard, are career focused, yet do enjoy a great work life balance.

The Role:

This offers a great training opportunity for those wishing to qualify as an Auditor and ensure they develop a wide breadth of audit exposure before qualification. You will be exposed to all aspects of the audit process from planning assignments, identifying key risks, assessing how to test them as well as reviewing the budgets through to completing an analytical review.

As an Audit Associate you will take charge leading smaller audits, supervising, delegating and reviewing of others in the team, all with the support from our Manager.  This will see you involved in monitoring stock-takes, managing bank letter processes and completing Assignment Feedback Forms.

Some of your work will be based on site while at other times you will be working between home and office.

Experience Required:

• ACA Part Qualified or equivalent

• Minimum of 12 months relevant UK work experience in an audit function

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

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

Benefits:

A competitive salary alongside full study support towards your ACA exams including full study package. Other benefits such as pension, hybrid working, 26 days holiday and life assurance are as standard.

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Job Application BGC-2344AU

 

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Tax Senior

c£40,000pa DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2358tx

The Firm:

A highly regarded growing accountancy firm with a strong presence across the north east of England are strengthening their regional tax team with a Tax Senior. They hold an enviable number of years experience and technical knowledge combined across all tax disciplines and are keen to welcome a Tax Senior to become part of that knowledge serving clients in the local area.

The Role:

Situated in their Newcastle office you will be responsible alongside your colleagues for managing a portfolio of regional clients for whom you will converse with, both over the telephone, by e-mail and in person.  In addition to managing their compliance affairs you will be involved with a number of advisory projects working with a number of HNWI and SME clients.

• Your day to day will see you prepare more complex self-assessment, income, P11D and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH, alongside review of others returns.

• Working in a supportive role to the Manager and Partners you will undertake research for tax planning issues which might include IHT, R&D,  capital gains tax, remuneration planning and trusts.

• Undertaking basic planning work and liaising with the client as appropriate with support from the regional tax team.

• Undertake initial reviews of draft tax computations produced by audit and accounts colleagues.

Experience required:

• ATT or part-qualified CTA with experience working with UK tax legislation

• Open to considering those with either mixed, personal or corporate tax experience

• Excellent communication skills, confident speaking to clients face to face

• Strong IT skills with experience working with tax software

• A passion for developing your career in tax including advisory

• Able to manage priorities, deadlines and multiple projects at one time

• Valid right to work in the UK without requiring  VISA or sponsorship

• Transport to enable you to meet with clients across the region

Benefits:

• Working with an experienced tax team you will see your technical knowledge and career advance.

• Hybrid working and flexible hours, enjoying an environment that is output focused.

• Study support to continue with your professional exams.

• A competitive market salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

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Job Application BGC-2358TX

 

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Qualified Accountant

£42-46,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2323AC

The Firm:

A prestigious accountancy firm based in Newcastle with a vibrant office environment,  training plans for all staff, career focused progression and an enviable portfolio of clients to work with are seeking a qualified Accountant.

The Role:

As a Client Manager you will have full responsibility and overview of a portfolio of clients to ensure that both their monthly and year financial statements are delivered and filed accurately and timely.

You will be responsible for managing relationships with your clients ensuring their accounting function runs smoothly and timely delivery of their accounts. As main point of contact you will deal with any client-related matters, query resolution and performance reporting so they can make the right business decisions. You will also process management journals, such as prepayments, depreciation and accrued/deferred income, run monthly reports and prepare management accounts.

Experience Required:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with a minimum of 1-2 years post qualified accounting experience from an accountancy firm working to IFRS and UK GAAP.

• Capable of preparing monthly management accounts as well as year end statutory accounts

• Enjoy working directly with clients and are able to build relationships

• Ability to manage multiple workloads and client deadlines

• A competent user of various accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, Quickbooks

Benefits:

With a large amount of autonomy and ownership this role offers a huge sense of job satisfaction for those that are keen to continuously develop their learning and are passionate about quality of service.

Flexible hours, hybrid working, 25 days holiday plus the option to purchase additional days.  Access to  choice benefits, free car parking central to Newcastle.

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Job Application BGC-2323AC

 

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Accounts Assistant

£25-35,000 | 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 Assistant (with a background from practice) to their accounting and advisory team to support with a growing client base.

The Role:

As part of the advisory services you will work alongside a team of accountants both part and fully qualified, 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.

To undertake the role effectively you get to spend time not only in the office, but also at clients site (locally).

Experience Required:

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

• 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

• Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance

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

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);

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Job Application BGC-2354AC

 

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Audit Semi-Senior

£25-34,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWCaSTLE | BGC2361AU

The Firm:

A Newcastle based accounting firm with a strong client base and growing audit department are keen to appoint an Audit Semi-Senior in an exciting opportunity that will see you develop to become a Qualified Chartered Accountant.

The Role:

With a minimum of two years’ current/recent practice experience you will be looking for a new challenge. You may well be an AAT finalist/qualified or commenced ACA studies.  Your main tasks include being involved in audit assignments in and out of the office, preparing accounts and business tax computations.

• Assisting in audit assignments for a wide variety of business sectors

• Undertake smaller, less complex audit assignments on-site (initially as you develop your knowledge) ensuring work is completed efficiently.

• Assist on larger audit engagements, supporting senior team members and completing allocated sections thoroughly

• Plan, execute, and document audit tests in line with agreed methodologies

• Work closely with clients, raising and clearing queries effectively

• Complete audit files to a stage agreed with the assignment lead

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies

• Working within the accounts team you will help service a portfolio of clients, dealing with year-end and other ad-hoc issues throughout the year

Experience Required:

• Minimum of two years’ proven experience in accountancy practice in an audit role or multi disciplined role

• An understanding of the fundamentals of year end accounts preparation and auditing 

• AAT qualified as a minimum or may have commenced ACCA/ACA studies

• Focused on meeting deadlines through effective time management and organisational skills

• Proficient and confident with IT and accounting systems

• Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service to both clients and colleagues

• Enthusiastic and desire to succeed

• A strong team-player

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits:

• Volunteer days with paid time off

• 25 days holiday plus your birthday

• Training & Development

• Full support towards your ICAEW exams

• A competitive salary that increases as you progress through your exams

• Flexible working hours with a core day

• Various health benefits

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Job Application BGC2361AU

 

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Tax Senior / Assistant Manager

Upto £46,0000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2320tx

The Firm:

A well established local accountancy practice with a strong client base and market presence in the SME and Owner Managed Business sector are looking to attract a Tax Senior or Tax Assistant Manager to join their growing team in Newcastle city centre as they embark on an ambitious yet exciting growth plan.

The Role:

As part of an established and experienced tax team you will be involved in delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of HNWI and entrepreneurial businesses across the region.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in tax, perhaps after completing their ATT qualification and keen to further grow their knowledge with the support of more technically experienced tax professionals.

• Manage a portfolio of HNWI’s, Partnerships and Directors for their tax returns.

• Prepare income, P11D, and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH and Iris.

• Prepare dividend paperwork.

• Research basic tax planning issues working alongside the Tax Manager.

• Action queries raised by tax colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations.

• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries.

• Support more juniors in the team with their tax compliance

• Attend client meetings with Director /Partner gaining client exposure and advisory experience.

Experience Required:

We are looking for a tax professional who is ATT /CTA qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years experience working in either personal or corporate tax or mixed.  Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable liaising with clients either face to face or over the telephone. You will be confident with systems able to work with tax platforms and excel.

We are keen to attract an ambitious individual who is looknig to develop their knowledge and is hungry to work with clients.  You must have the ability to work to accuracy with good attention to detail.

Benefits:

These include, further study towards CTA (if required); flexible annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity, membership fees paid, sustainability projects, wellbeing support, time off in lieu and your birthday gifted as holiday.

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Job Application BGC-2320TX

 

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