£37-45,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
Gateshead | BGC1029
The Firm:
An established and independently owned accountancy practice is looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of an experienced Management Accountant from the profession.
The firm works with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the North East, providing a hands-on and commercially focused service. With a strong track record of steady growth, it offers an environment where individuals can develop their client relationships, broaden their experience and build a long-term career.
This is an opportunity to join a practice where client relationships are valued and where you will have the opportunity to become a trusted point of contact for the businesses you support.
The Role:
This is a varied, client-facing position with a particular emphasis on management accounting and outsourced finance support.
You will take responsibility for your own portfolio of clients, working closely with business owners and their teams to provide regular financial information and support their ongoing business decisions.
Responsibilities will include:
Preparing monthly management accounts and management information for a portfolio of SME clients.
Liaising directly with clients, discussing financial performance and responding to queries.
Providing support with year-end accounts preparation and corporation tax, although candidates whose experience is primarily in management accounts will be considered, with training available.
Delivering outsourced finance services and supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements.
Undertaking a small amount of bookkeeping and related accounting work.
Visiting client premises across the North East, expected to account for approximately 15% of your working time.
Managing multiple client deadlines and ensuring work is delivered accurately and on time.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with clients throughout the year, rather than simply preparing accounts once a year. You will become a regular point of contact, helping businesses understand their numbers and providing meaningful support through monthly management information.
There is also genuine scope to develop within the firm, with a longer-term opportunity to progress to management.
Experience Required:
Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is essential.
Strong management accounts preparation experience.
Experience within an outsourced finance or client accounting environment would be particularly advantageous.
Some exposure to year-end accounts preparation would be beneficial, although training can be provided.
AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA qualified, or qualified by experience candidates will be considered.
Confident communicating directly with clients and building strong working relationships.
Comfortable managing your own portfolio and working across multiple client deadlines.
A proactive and commercially aware approach, with the confidence to act as a key point of contact for clients.
Competent user of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks etc
Benefits:
Full-time, office-based position in Gateshead within a sociable team.
Free car parking
Opportunity to join an established and growing independent practice.
Interesting and varied portfolio of SME clients.
Regular client interaction and the opportunity to develop strong business relationships.
Clear progression opportunities towards Manager and more senior positions.
Ongoing support and development.
24 days holidays
Pension, DIS, Bonus
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