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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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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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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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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Audit Senior / Audit Supervisor

Upto £48,000| Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2318AU

The Firm:

A large independent accountancy firm with a strong name in the local and wider market place. With a particularly high scoring employee satisfaction levels across their offices its always makes them a highly sought after employer in the accountancy profession.

The Role:

A vacancy has arisen for an Audit Senior or Audit Supervisor who can take responsibility for managing the day to day audits, highlighting any issues and concerns to the Audit Manager. You will support Audit Assistants and ensure deadlines are met within budget and the audit file is presented for review to a good standard for sign off.

• Completion of audit planning documentation.

• Arranging the timing of the audit work alongside the Audit Manager.

• Planning, scheduling, and delegating work to Audit Assistants, ensuring the most complex work is completed as soon as practical.

• Briefing, training and debriefing Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required.

• Liaising with client staff while on the client’s premises, building effective relationships.

• Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up scope issues, on-site issues and overruns to the Audit Manager on a timely basis.

• Keeping the client’s staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality.

• Auditing the draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules and liaising with the tax staff to get these reviewed as required.

• Preparing the draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues.

Experience required:

• We are seeking a qualified Auditor (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with the relevant large organisation audit experience.

• You will ideally have been trained or gained experience working in the Big 4 or a Top 50 firm.

• Comfortable leading and providing your knowledge to others.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others

• Have good organisational skills and adopt a pro-active approach in your work.

Benefits:

A diverse range of benefits and a competitive salary.

A great atmosphere and culture for your career to flourish.

Hybrid working available for this role.

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Audit Senior

£38-48,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2319AU

The Firm:

A national accountancy firm with a large network of offices across the UK who have experienced great success are looking to welcome an Audit Senior to their Newcastle team. Their audit service line boasts a wealth of experience from Partner to trainee and offers a great opportunity for the ambitious individual to progress their career to Director and Partner level.

The Role:

As an Audit Senior you will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients as you support the Audit Manager to ensure client satisfaction is at the forefront, forging good client relationships you will get to work with a large variety of businesses whilst ensuring that the delivery of audit to target and budget.

You will be involved in the completion of audit fieldwork/planned substantive and analytical audit procedures, predominantly on client site, taking responsibility for the planning and completion of audit assignments, whilst ensuring audit files have appropriate and sufficient documentation.

You will prepare statutory financial statements from client data, bringing to attention any level risk areas or matters of concern to the Partner whilst using a significant degree of your own judgement.

You will also plan the execution and finalisation of the audit assignments for Partner review.

Experience Required:

We are seeking a qualified Accountant either ACA, CA, ACCA with UK based audit experience and working knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP. You will have gained audit experience during your training and be comfortable working with a variety of industries and coaching more junior members of the team.

Benefits:

A huge array of benefits are on offer from day to day exposure to large audit clients and an experienced team of professionals who will nurture your learning. Flexible hybrid working, health and medical benefits, increased pension contributions and above standard holiday allowances with the opportunity to purchase extra days at salary sacrifice. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, to name but a few.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.

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Audit Assistant Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2343AU

The Firm:

A UK accountancy firm with a strong network of offices across the UK including Newcastle where they are looking to appoint a newly qualified Accountant into the position of Audit Assistant Manager. They work with a wide range of local clients, both businesses and charities, offering a professional service for all of their accounting needs.

Following expansion and significant growth in the local audit market they have created the opportunity for a newly qualified Auditor to join the Newcastle audit team in their first managerial position. This is an exciting chance to elevate your position as a qualified accountant where you will be responsible for planning, performing, and completing the audit process for each assignment.

The Role:

Supporting the Manager and Partnership group within the firm you will be required to establish relationships with your key client contacts, these can be tailored to your experience but will expose you to both corporate and not for profit entities. Leading on audit assignments you will spend time both on site as well as working remotely on some audits. You can also spread your time between home and office with flexibility afforded to suit your working week.  You will be expected to identify issues and agree resolutions internally ensuring your Manager / Partner is up to date on job progress. Your previous experience in audit will equip you well to be aware of commercial aspects of clients businesses and their impact, alongside the ability to identify and highlight opportunities for the wider firm to undertake further services.

Experience Required:

You will be fully ACA/ACCA qualified with UK audit experience within an accounting firm.  You must be able to demonstrate audit and accounts experience from a professional services firm and be used to liaising with clients direct. Naturally you will have good communication skills and enjoy the interaction this role brings. You must have the capacity to manage projects and deadlines wit strong organisation skills.

Benefits:

Working on local clients means you will not be required to undertake long-distance travel or overnight stays. You will have the flexibility to work your week as the role requires giving you flexibility across home and office. A strong newly qualified salary is on offer alongside professional membership fees paid, private medical insurance, life assurance, generous holidays (plus the option to purchase more) and shared parental leave.

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Job Application BGC-2343AU

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