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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Accountant

£25-35,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2362AC

The Firm:

A local accountancy practice based on the outskirts of Newcastle, easily accessible by public transport and with ample parking offer a wonderful small friendly working environment with a great work life balance. With great exposure to small and medium sized businesses this can provide the successful Accountant a wide variety of work for those who enjoy general practice.

The Role:

An opportunity to work in a general practice accounting role providing support to the Partners with both the preparation of statutory year end accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping. Any experience with payroll would be a bonus.

• Gathering information from clients to complete year end statutory accounts and provide management information.

• Providing financial advice

• Completing VAT returns

• Management of financial and accounting systems

• Developing relationships with clients, answering any queries they may have about their accounts alongside the Partner

• Assisting the team with a small handful of payrolls (flexible element to the role)

• Maintaining client records

• Liaison with HMRC and 3rd party where necessary

• Supporting trainees in the office with their accounts understanding

Experience Required:

We are looking for an Accountant (qualified, part-qualified or by experience) who has experience working in a general accounting practice and can offer the skill sets required to prepare year end financial statements for clients.

Your experience will have been gained to UK accounting standards, able to hit the ground running in this position.

Benefits:

• A great office environment working alongside like-minded colleagues

• An element of flexible hours and working is available with some hybrid

• Study support for future exams is available should you wish to further your technical learning.

• 23 days holiday plus Christmas and bank holidays

• Free car parking

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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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Indirect Tax Senior Manager / Manager

£Competitive | Full-time or 4 days | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2325tx

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 Senior Manager or Manager to their Newcastle office to join a team of specialist advisors in all aspects of Indirect tax.

The Role:

As an Indirect tax professional representing the firm you will provide pragmatic commercial support to clients to improve their day-to-day reporting for indirect tax. This includes improving working capital, reducing errors, reducing costs, advising on complex transactions and ensuring indirect taxes are handled correctly. Furthermore you may also advise how indirect taxes such as value added tax (VAT) impinge on the client’s supply chain and financial and accounting systems.Build and maintain tax relationships with clients and provide exceptional levels of client service

• Negotiation skills, able to sustain opinion and handle challenges

• Business development skills – able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work by proactively managing existing clients and winning new clients. (more so at Senior Manager grade)

• High level management of the successful delivery of technically complex and demanding consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and practical / business driven approach taken

• Overall responsibility of quality of client service

• Manage possible leads from other areas of the practice

• Build networks and relationships internally and externally for the team to leverage from

• Ensure delivery of quality work and take day to day leadership of delivery team

• Help people to develop through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff

• Contribute to people initiatives, including retaining and training international tax professionals

• Significant involvement in the management of the team both in terms of strategy and operations and also through managing junior staff development and assignments

Experience Required:

• Business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities to sell work

• Effective time management, ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines

• Excellent communicator in a range of situations both written and oral

• Significant experience in VAT from a professional services background or in-house team

• ATT / ACA / CA or CTA would be an advantage but are not a requirement

• The role would suit an existing Senior Manager but we are happy to discuss the opportunity with an experienced, ambitious Manager

• Project management skills, plan and prioritise work, meet deadlines, monitor own budget

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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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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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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HR & Talent Advisor

£market rate | 4 or 5 days | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2364HR

The Firm:

With huge emphasis placed upon culture and it’s people this Newcastle based firm of Chartered Accountants are looking to appoint an HR Advisor to support not only the welfare needs of the staff but also to assist in the continuous growing headcount as they expand.

 The Role:

An exciting opportunity to lead the HR & talent acquisition strategy for the firm which will see you responsible for:

• Meeting with Partners to understands the needs and requirements of their service line.

• Writing job advertisements, advertising and marketing job postings and firm wide.

• Liaison with recruitment agents to establish a long-term beneficial relationship.

• Managing the interview process through to offer, onboarding, induction and probation stage.

• Writing offer letters, drafting employment contracts and obtaining relevant supporting compliance documentation.

• Involvement in graduate recruitment programme.

• Generalist HR issues, managing holidays, promotion letters, leavers and exit interviews

• Managing and review of the compliance with annual CPD plans.

Experience required:

• Minimum of two years HR experience, preferably  gained in a similar professional services environment

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Strong organisational skills, able to meet deadlines

• Good attention to detail in all written work.

• Prior recruitment or talent acquisition experience.

• An understanding of accountancy and or HR related qualification are both desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

With a great opportunity to grow a department this presents as an interesting offer to any ambitious HR Advisor or Assistant seeking a role with development,  progression and reward for their efforts.

With a strong reputation in the market this is an enjoyable role to attract further applicants once in situ. Alongside a competitive salary,  5 weeks holiday, private medical insurance, and a good work life balance this is one to seriously consider.

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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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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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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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Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

£40-50,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2291TX

The Firm:

We are working with an accountancy firm who provide tax compliance and advisory services to a mixture of large corporate clients and local owner managed businesses. They are looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to support the team in the delivery of services in one of their north east offices.

The Role:

Joining an enthusiastic and motivated team you will manage your own client portfolio with minimal support from senior staff. Working independently you will start to foster your own client relationships at the same time as delivering on revenue and profitability targets.

Your day to day will see you managing a variety of compliance matters, acting as the first point of contact with clients and working closely with them to understand their business developments and ensure they are up to date on their compliance obligations. This will extend to any legislative changes and helping them assess the impact.

You will be involved in reviewing tax returns and computations and ensuring any risk is managed in line with internal procedures. With a curious mind you will also ensure you keep abreast of any legislative changes or information that might impact your clients tax affairs.

Experience required:

To be considered for the position of Assistant Corporate Tax Manager we require an experienced tax professional who is working in a practice environment with either previous corporate tax or mixed tax experience. You will ideally have worked with multiple sectors and be used to the diversity that comes with the varied client base.

Relevant corporate tax experience is paramount however qualifications in CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA would be beneficial. 

Your own personal development journey is important to the business and they will ensure you have a development plan in place to achieve your own personal goals.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package, hybrid and flexible working all come as standard. Fast track progression to Manager and beyond, based upon merit with no limitations.

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Job Application BGC-2291TX

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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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Private Client Tax Senior Manager (Law)

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2350TX

The Firm:

A national rapidly expanding accountancy firm with a strong network of office across the UK that hold a long history in delivering high quality services including tax and accountancy. They offer a fresh and modern, forward thinking and ambitious environment for like-minded tax professionals to grow their career at the same time as provide high quality advisory and compliance services to their client base.

If you are looking for a strong culture of team work, autonomy, opportunity and career progression this firm offers that and more.

The Role:

As Senior Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of tax professionals to ensure the smooth delivery of tax compliance services to the legal sector. This will entail compliance review of tax returns for law firm partners, prepared by other team members, ensuring appropriate feedback is given and deadlines are met. Your strong communications skills with position you well with the client relationships you will nurture, individually and across your team. Your expertise will equip you to identify and deliver planning projects as well as respond to client queries in a one to one tailored approach, mindful that each client will have their own individual needs.

The position is hands on, from managing your own portfolio of personal clients with complex tax affairs and billing for the team, to assisting Partners in, and where appropriate, lead tax planning projects such as non-domicile issues, onshore and offshore trusts (and other structures) and, capital gains and inheritance tax issues.

Experience Required:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA and or CTA

• Significant relevant experience gained within a professional services firm, dealing with law firm partners and/or partnerships.

• Demonstrable experience of managing complex compliance issues.

• People management and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Modern city centre luxury office with a social vibe

• Competitive salary

• Private medical insurance

• Life assurance

• Pension contribution

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Generous holiday package withe the option to purchase additional days

• Enhanced Maternity and paternity leave

• Professional subscriptions paid

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Job Application BGC-2350TX

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Personal Tax Senior

£32-40,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2338TX

The Firm:

A large Newcastle accountancy firm with a strong personal tax compliance service line are looking to appoint a Personal Tax Senior to their team. They are keen to welcome an experienced professional who can take ownership of a portfolio and place clients at the forefront, ensuring a strong service delivery.

We are seeking a private client tax professional who is keen to expand their experience by joining a large firm with great opportunities to broaden your tax exposure and take responsibility for ensuring the tax compliance process runs smoothly.

The Role:

As a Personal Tax Senior you will be working with a range of clients, developing new skills and gaining  valuable expertise from the friendly and inclusive team of tax professionals around you. Joining this established compliance department you be responsible for ensuring you have all the necessary information in order to complete your clients annual tax return from start to finish. Working with both Individuals and trusts this offers great variety to your technical knowledge.

You will need to ensure deadlines and service levels are met, managing your time as well as nurturing your client relationships and supporting more junior members within the team.

Experience Required:

• Applicants will be able to demonstrate a minimum of three years experience of personal tax and hold a full or partial ATT qualification.

• You will demonstrate both professional integrity and risk awareness, be well organised and able to communicate well in teams.

• An awareness of trust tax issues would be advantageous but not essential.

• You must be eligible to work in the UK without the requirement for sponsorship.

Benefits:

My client offers a very competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. They have a comprehensive benefits package that enables you to tailor certain benefits based upon your priorities. The position is office based with the option to work from home twice a week and tailor your hours accordingly.  If you have the desire to study further you can gain support towards your CTA exams.  You will also be put on a promotion pathway ensuring your career is not forgotten once are settled in.

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Job Application BGC-2388TX

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Trusts Assistant Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2353TR

The Firm:

A well established firm with a strong local team of tax and accountancy professionals servicing the SME market across Newcastle are looking to appoint a Tax Assistant Manager with expertise in Trusts. They have created successful year on year growth testament to the teams strong technical knowledge, client relationships and a great work ethic and culture.

The Role:

Working within the tax team specialising in trusts you will be responsible for the delivery of tax services to a portfolio of Trust clients. This will include ensuring administration of the portfolio is completed including all aspects of compliance, accounts, tax returns and tax computations. You will be required to identify potential planning possibilities, working with the Tax Partner to assist your clients advisory needs. Preparing client reports and dealing with the day to day ad-hoc questions and enquiries in respect of the trust tax affairs.

Experience Required:

• The successful applicant must hold one of the following: ACA/ ACCA /CTA / STEP or equivalent

• Good trusts knowledge developed though working in professional services

• Competent understanding of personal tax compliance and preferably some exposure to planning and advisory work

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to liaise with clients and staff.

Benefits:

• An autonomous environment with hybrid working and flexible hours.

• Support to further your technical learning including courses and expertise within the wider firm

• A competitive salary along with various benefits including private health, enhanced holiday, bonus and much more.

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Job Application BGC-2343TR

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