Accounts Senior

£25-42,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
sunderland | BGC2382AC

The Firm:

A modern and forward-thinking accountancy firm, this practice is known for its refreshingly flexible and people-focused culture. Based in spacious, stylish offices, they operate with a clear commitment to work-life balance, offering a 35-hour working week, early Friday finishes, and flexible start/finish times.

With a growing reputation across the region and a strong client base of loyal SMEs, the firm continues to expand. Their approach combines traditional values with digital innovation, embracing cloud software and new technologies to support their clients in a smarter, more proactive way.

The Role:

As an Accounts Senior, you’ll work closely with your colleagues to deliver high-quality accounting services to a varied portfolio of SME clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies

• Completing corporation and personal tax returns

• Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts

• Reviewing VAT returns and supporting clients with bookkeeping queries

• Supporting the training and mentoring of junior staff

• Liaising directly with clients, managing queries, and building long-term relationships

• Using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and IRIS

This is a hands-on role offering variety and autonomy, with support to continue your professional development.

Experience Required:

• AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified, or qualified by experience

• Minimum of 3 years working in a UK accountancy firm

• Confident preparing statutory accounts and tax returns

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload

• A good communicator who enjoys working closely with clients and supporting colleagues

Whether you’re an experienced Accounts Senior or a Semi-Senior ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to join a modern, sociable firm that values its people and encourages long-term growth.

Benefits:

• 35-hour working week

• Early Friday finish

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Free on-site parking

• Flexible start and finish times

• Friendly, sociable team environment with a relaxed culture

• Support with professional development and career progression

If you're looking to build your career in a progressive and genuinely supportive firm, this could be the ideal next step.

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Job Application BGC-2382AC

 

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Management Accountant

£30-45,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
Sunderland | BGC2380MA

The Firm:

We’re working with a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants who are carving out a strong reputation for delivering high-quality outsourced finance solutions. Operating as a modern and refreshingly down-to-earth business, they embrace flexibility, champion work-life balance, and enjoy early Friday finishes in their spacious, stylish offices. As they continue to experience strong growth—particularly in their outsourced Finance Director service—they are now looking to welcome a Management Accountant into their close-knit, high-performing team.

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with the Partners, supporting their portfolio of SME clients who rely on the firm for FD and Financial Controller-level support.

You’ll be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts across a variety of systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, CCH, IRIS), analysing P&L and balance sheets, handling cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and contributing to strategic discussions. There is regular liaison with business owners and senior stakeholders, so strong relationship-building skills are essential.

You’ll join a vibrant, sociable office where collaboration and personality are encouraged—music, conversation, and a shared sense of enjoyment at work are part of daily life.

Experience Required

• Proven experience preparing management accounts and financial analysis

• Background in either accountancy practice, industry, or both—ideal candidates will understand the client perspective from both sides

• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing directly with business owners

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with ease

• Comfortable using cloud-based software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks) and keen to embrace modern technology

• Eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.

Benefits

• 35-hour working week with early Friday finishes

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Easy access parking or close to transport links

• Spacious, modern offices with a sociable, energetic environment

• Flexible working within an office-based role

• Career development opportunities as the firm continues to expand

This is an excellent opportunity for someone in practice who’s keen to gain deeper business insight, or for someone in industry considering a move to a more varied and client-facing position within a thriving accountancy firm.

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Job Application BGC-2380MA

 

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