Accounts Senior

£30-35,000FTE | Full/Part-time | Permanent
County Durham | BGC1005

The Firm:

Our client is a long-established small independent accountancy practice based in County Durham, with a loyal client base built over many years of delivering a personal, relationship-led service to local businesses. Proud of their reputation within the community, they continue to support a broad range of small businesses and sole traders with practical, down-to-earth accounting advice.

This is a close-knit practice where personality and client relationships are just as important as technical ability. The team enjoys a supportive working environment, offering flexibility, autonomy and the opportunity to play a genuinely valued role within the business.

The Role:

Working closely with the Partner, you will take responsibility for supporting a varied portfolio of small businesses, providing a true 360° accounting service from bookkeeping through to year-end accounts preparation.

Your work will include preparing statutory accounts, completing and submitting VAT returns, supporting clients with cloud accounting software, and assisting with both personal and business tax compliance matters. As relationships develop, you will become a trusted point of contact for your own clients, providing practical advice and building long-term client relationships.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on and involved in all aspects of practice accounting. Equally, for an ambitious accountant with aspirations of one day running or owning their own practice, the Partner is happy to offer genuine mentoring and succession planning for the right individual.

Experience Required:

• Applicants must have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and be confident managing accounts preparation for a varied portfolio of SME clients.

  You will ideally have:

  • Several years' experience within an accountancy practice.

  • Experience preparing year-end accounts for limited companies and sole traders.

  • Knowledge of VAT returns and bookkeeping.

  • Experience using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero.

  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build long-term client relationships.

  • A friendly, approachable personality and a genuine desire to become part of a small, supportive team.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.

• Flexible start and finish times.

• Predominantly office-based with some flexibility where required.

• Varied and interesting client portfolio with plenty of client interaction.

• Opportunity to work closely alongside an experienced Partner.

• Genuine long-term career prospects, including succession planning for the right individual.

• Friendly, supportive working environment where your contribution will be recognised and valued.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, AE pension.

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Corporate Tax Senior Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
County Durham  | BGC844

The Firm:

Our client is a leading accountancy firm with a strong national presence, complemented by a well-established network of regional offices. The firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality client service and commitment to developing its people.

With a diverse SME client base and a growing tax offering, the firm provides an excellent platform for ambitious tax professionals looking to progress their careers within a supportive and well-resourced environment.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Corporate Tax Manager (or an experienced Tax Manager ready to step up) to join a highly regarded tax team.

You will take ownership of your own portfolio of corporate clients, overseeing compliance while playing a key role in delivering advisory services alongside the Tax Partners. In addition, you will support the day-to-day management of the team, helping to plan workflow, mentor junior staff and ensure the delivery of high-quality work.

This is a varied and commercially focused role, offering the opportunity to build strong client relationships, contribute to business development activities and play a key part in the continued growth of the tax function.

Experience required:

The successful candidate will:

• Be CTA / ACA / ACCA / CA qualified (or equivalent)

• Have experience in corporate or mixed tax within an accountancy practice

• Be operating at Manager level or above, or ready to step into a Senior Manager role

• Have strong technical knowledge and enjoy working on complex tax matters

• Be confident managing client relationships and delivering a high level of service

• Have experience working with SME clients

• Be proactive, commercially aware and keen to contribute to team development

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary (above market average)

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• Free parking

• Professional subscriptions paid

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Clear progression opportunities to Director & Partner within a growing firm

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

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Senior Tax Manager / Advisor

£Neg | Full-time | Permanent
COunty Durham | BGC967

The Firm:

Our client is a highly respected and long-established professional services firm with a strong reputation for high-quality private client work. The firm acts for a wide range of individuals, families, landowners and business owners, and is known for its technical excellence, discretion and long-standing client relationships.

With a collaborative and people-focused culture, the firm offers a supportive environment where specialists are encouraged to develop their expertise and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.

The Role:

Due to increasing demand, the firm is seeking an experienced Private Client Tax Adviser or Senior Manager to join and strengthen its established Trust & Estates offering.

This is a varied and client-facing role, combining trust administration, tax compliance and advisory work. You will manage your own portfolio, working closely with senior colleagues and professional contacts to deliver high-quality tax and estate planning services.

There is genuine scope to help shape and grow the tax function, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys private client work and wants to play a key role in developing a specialist offering within a respected firm.

Experience Required:

• The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Experience in trust and estate tax compliance

  • A strong understanding of IHT, CGT and income tax in a private client context

  • Experience administering and managing trusts

  • Confidence dealing directly with clients and professional advisers

  • A proactive mindset and interest in developing a growing team

  • ATT/CTA/STEP or qualified by experience

Benefits:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic, influential role within a high-quality private client practice, offering both stimulating technical work and the chance to help build something meaningful for the future. The position offers high quality complex private client work and long-term career development within a stable and well-regarded firm.

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