Accounts Senior

£30-35,000| Full-time | Permanent
Durham / NEWcaSTLE | BGC1007

The Firm:

Our client is a highly regarded regional accountancy practice that continues to enjoy sustained growth and success across the North East. With a modern approach to client service, investment in technology and a strong reputation within the SME market, the firm is expanding its Accounting & Business Advisory team to meet increasing client demand.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive practice that genuinely invests in its people. Offering a collaborative working environment, ongoing professional development and clear opportunities for progression, the firm is committed to helping individuals build long-term careers.

The Role:

Joining an established Accounting & Business Advisory team, you will support a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients across a range of sectors, providing high-quality accounting services and building trusted client relationships.

Working alongside experienced Managers, you will be responsible for preparing year-end statutory accounts, monthly and quarterly management accounts and drafting corporation tax computations. You will also support clients with day-to-day accounting queries, liaise with HMRC where appropriate and gain exposure to wider business advisory work as your experience develops.

The role offers excellent variety and client contact, with the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across multiple offices and broaden your experience within a growing regional practice.

Experience Required:

Applications are welcomed from candidates who are either AAT qualified with a minimum of three years' experience in an accountancy practice, or ACA/ACCA part-qualified with similar practice experience.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience preparing statutory accounts for SME clients within practice.

• Experience producing management accounts.

• An understanding of corporation tax computations.

• Strong communication skills with the confidence to develop client relationships.

• A proactive attitude and genuine desire to continue learning and developing professionally.

• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks would be advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.

• Full study support for AAT, ACA or ACCA.

• Hybrid working and flexible working arrangements.

• Opportunity to work across multiple office locations.

• Clear career progression within a growing regional firm.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of SME clients.

• Ongoing technical and professional development.

• Supportive, collaborative and modern working environment.

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Part-qualified Accountant

£24-32,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC9731

The Firm:

Our client is a Top 50 UK accountancy and advisory firm with modern offices in Newcastle. Known for combining technical expertise with a highly relationship-driven approach, the firm works with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurial start-ups through to multinational groups and high-net-worth individuals.

As a B Corp certified organisation, the firm places strong emphasis on responsible business practices, collaboration and long-term relationships with both clients and employees. Their culture is modern, supportive and people-focused, creating an environment where individuals are encouraged to develop and grow their careers.

Due to continued success and expansion, the firm is now looking to appoint an Part-qualified Accountant to join their growing team.

The Role:

Perfect for a part-qualified who is looking to build practical accounting experience while continuing to study towards a professional qualification. This is a hands-on position where you will apply your knowledge in a real-world environment, working across a variety of clients and industries.

You will be responsible for completing accounting tasks accurately and efficiently, developing your skills under the guidance of experienced colleagues, and gradually taking ownership of your own portfolio. The role provides an excellent foundation in accounting, tax, and compliance, with opportunities to contribute to more complex client work as your confidence grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare VAT returns, management accounts, journals, and basic statutory accounts

• Assist with corporation tax computations and support more complex filings

• Contribute to group accounts, consolidations, and adjustments as required

• Apply practical knowledge of VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax to client work

• Review your own work for accuracy and completeness, escalating issues where needed

• Manage your workload efficiently, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards

• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and colleagues, producing client-ready outputs

• Support junior team members, share knowledge, and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Experience Required:

We are looking for applicants with a minimum of two years experience in statutory accounting developed in an accounting practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone building their career and looking to gain hands-on experience with a variety of clients.

A confident user of accounting software you will have a strong attention to detail with first class communication skills. You should be studying towards AAT, ACCA or ACA with a desire to continue learning and progress your career.

Benefits:

A comprehensive benefits package which offers a competitive salary, full study support, enhanced holidays, future learning with courses, hybrid working, 35 hour week, private healthcare, fast-track career progression and a cashback savings scheme to name a few.

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Tax Director / Senior Manager

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
North East of ENgland | BGC897

The Firm:

This well-established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants offers the best of both worlds — the depth and resources of a larger practice, alongside the warmth and flexibility of a genuinely people-focused independent firm.

With a strong reputation across the North East and a high-quality, loyal client base, the firm continues to grow through technical excellence, commercial thinking and trusted client relationships. As part of this continued growth, they are now looking to appoint either a Tax Senior Manager or Tax Director to play a key role in the future development of their tax offering across the region.

The Role:

You will support the regional tax team and their client base, a skilled team who are responsible for the delivery of compliance work while maintaining a strong focus on advisory projects. Working closely with the Partner group, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality tax advice across a varied client base. Your responsibilities will include providing technical oversight, reviewing complex tax matters, and ensuring work is completed to the highest standard. The emphasis of the role lies in delivering advisory solutions — including projects such as IHT planning, R&D claims, and corporate restructuring — as well as supporting Partners with research and strategic input. We appreciate you may not be an expert in both corporate and personal tax, the firm have a number of technical advisors to lean upon, however a preference lies towards private client advisory. In addition, you’ll provide leadership and guidance to the tax team, helping to develop capability and confidence across the department. For those who enjoy client interaction, there is scope to build and nurture client relationships, contribute to planning meetings, and represent the firm at external networking events.

Experience required:

You will be CTA, ACA, ACCA or CA qualified, with a career in practice that demonstrates strong experience across tax compliance and advisory, either in a mixed tax or private client capacity.

This role would suit someone currently operating at Senior Manager or Director level who is ready for a broader leadership role and greater influence.

Experience in areas such as IHT, trusts, residency, and/or corporate reorganisations is highly desirable.

We are looking for someone with a commercial and entrepreneurial mindset — someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing outcomes, and leading from the front. The firm offers genuine progression, including a clear route beyond Director level for the right person.

Benefits:

You can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package aligned to your level of experience. This is a long-term opportunity with a firm that invests in its people and offers real scope for progression, influence and career satisfaction.

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