Corporate Tax Senior Manager

Upto £80,000 | Full-time | Permanent
county Durham | BGC2297TX

The Firm:

A leading accountancy firm with a national presence and strong network of local offices are looking to appoint a Senior Corporate Tax Manager at their office in County Durham. Working as part of a wider team of tax professionals you will benefit from a strong support network and wide range of opportunities to provide compliance and advisory services to a whole host of SME clients.

The Role:

As a Senior Corporate Tax Manager or an existing Tax Manager ready for progression you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio whilst assisting the tax department with the day to day workflow planning for the team as well as engage in new and existing relationships to bring opportunities and work to the firm.

Your day to day will see you manage a small portfolio of key corporate clients including their compliance process, with focus on supporting the Tax Partners in the delivery of tax advisory services to both new and existing clients. As a Senior Manager you will naturally provide leadership to the compliance team with the provision of technical advice, coaching, appraisals and ensuring a high quality of work is delivered.

Experience required:

We are looking to speak with a tax professional at Manager level or above with previous corporate tax or mixed tax experience from an accountancy practice You will be suitably qualified with either CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent and ideally have worked with the SME market.  Your technical knowledge will be strong and you will find researching complex areas of tax legislation an enjoyable challenge. You need to be able to establish strong working relationships with your client portfolio through assignments and regular contact both face to face and via the telephone.

Benefits:

The firm provide a comprehensive benefits package, higher than market average salary, hybrid working, flexible working, free car parking, professional subscriptions paid and lots more.

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Accounts Manager

£42-55,000 | 4 or 5 days | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2363AC

The Firm:

A super opportunity for a qualified Accountant with agriculture knowledge to join a regional firm based in Newcastle.  Working as part of a successful team you will be responsible for a portfolio of agriculture and high-net worth clients.

The Role:

• Managing your client base on a day to bay basis you will be providing a range of services that include financial reports, year end accounts, bookkeeping, tax returns and cashflow/forecasting. Working with agricultural, landed estates and high-net worth individuals you will be familiar with such clientele.

• Working independently, managing your own workflow for a range of agriculture, landed estates, trusts and high-net worth individuals. This will involve daily communication with clients to deal with any queries, acting as their trusted advisor.

• Preparing and maintaining up to date client engagement letters.

• Preparing fees and ensuring work in progress is maintained to an appropriate level.

• Working closely with the support of the firms tax specialists to enhance client offering.

•  Providing support and guidance to more junior members of the team.

• Preparation and presentations of financial reports for clients and senior management.

Experience required:

Applicants must be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA) or qualified by experience with a minimum of four years working in an accountancy firm with UK GAAP and IFRS experience. You will need to be able to hit the ground running and be familiar with portfolio management.  Ideally you will have worked or at least have a keen interest in the agriculture and private client sectors.You must be able to work independently using your own initiative, yet know when to ask for guidance.  Experience with Sage, Xero, Farmplan, CCH is desirable.

Benefits:

A modern firm with a range of benefits ranging from flexible working to additional holiday purchase. Hybrid working is a day to day reality in the firm and a strong team culture makes this a great choice for those looking to join a good working atmosphere and develop your career.

Parking is available for free, also accessible by public transport.

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Senior Accountant

£40-50,000 | Full-time | Permanent
Teesside | BGC2185AC

The Firm:

A Billingham based accountancy firm are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Accountant to join their ever expanding team. The firm offer a suite of services which range from accountancy, tax and financial planning providing the client with all their needs under one firm.

The Role:

The role will focus on the completion of accounts for their clients which are mainly LLP’s and will include all corporate and personal tax matters, with client contact varying significantly based on individual client demand. The Senior Accountant will provide guidance and support to the more junior members in the team still training and also offers those who enjoy this element of their role to get further involved in staff management.

With this being a small firm you will enjoy a 360 encompassing role with all aspects of accounting.

• You will get to manage and build relations with a variety of ultra-high net worth clients whilst always providing outstanding service.

• Preparing accounts and tax returns for mainly LLP accounts (experience not essential with LLP’s) as well as Limited companies.

• Handling account queries.

• Ensuring financial statements and records are accurate and comply with laws and regulations

• Preparation and analysis of client’s financial records, including data management, analysis and consultation.

• Giving accounting advice to clients.

• Liaising with HMRC.

• Supporting the practice manager in the reviewing and signing off of accounts

Experience required:

Working in an open plan office we are keen to find a team player who is qualified (ACCA/ACA) or qualified by experience with practical UK accounting experience from an accountancy firm. You will be familiar with the use of cloud based accountancy packages, whether that be Xero or Quickbooks or Sage.

Benefits:

The firm offer both a competitive salary, bonus scheme, regular social events for you to attend if you wish. They have ample parking available at their offices and work Monday through to Friday 9 – 5 although there is flexibility on this if required for your personal circumstances. You can also work from home a couple of days a week if needed once you have settled into the position and firm, establishing the necessary relationships.

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Corporate Tax Assistant Manager

£Competitive | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2352TX

The Firm:

A top 20 accountancy firm with Newcastle city centre offices is looking to appoint a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager to join their tax compliance team. A firm driven by ambition, they have built recent success by providing strong expertise on a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance and corporate finance. They have created a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration locally, enjoying success with new client wins whilst managing to create a healthy work life balance for all team members. They offer their staff great autonomy and hybrid working combined with fast-track career progression.

The Role:

Joining the tax compliance team as an Assistant Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Compliance focused work ensuring procedures processes are followed taking account of institute and HMRC guidance.

• Esuring department billing and recovery targets are met

• Staff management and development including appraisals and monitoring staff performance.

• Training and mentoring junior staff.

• Give exceptional client service and be responsible for maintaining regular contact with client team

Experience required:

• Significant corporate tax experience gained within the professional services environment

• Demonstrable technical compliance skills

• Demonstrable experience of managing people

• Strong IT skills

• Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CA) and/or tax advisor (CTA) or international equivalent.

Benefits:

• Higher than average salary combined with a range of benefits (including additional holiday purchase scheme, private health, Life Insurance, enhanced & shared parental leave, subscriptions paid) and bonus.

• Progression to Manager and beyond is available for those who can demonstrate their ability.

• Great work life balance with both full and part-time hours available.

• A positive, friendly and vibrant team to be part of.

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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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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 & Accounts Assistant Manager

c£45,000 | Full-time | Permanent
county durham | BGC2340AU

The Firm:

A regional accountancy firm based in County Durham with a well established portfolio of clients made up predominantly of local businesses, whom they have worked with for a long period of time and become very much their trusted advisors. They are looking to welcome an Audit & Accounts Assistant Manager to join their firm

With the desire to ensure support is in place at all levels of the team and mindful of succession planning in the years to come we are looking to appoint an Audit & Accounts Manager (or similar) to fill in on a current gap in the team at the same time as create a promotional route for the successful applicant.

The Role:

With an emphasis upon local businesses and customer service we are looking for a qualified accountant who values working with local clients and enjoys the benefits of being part of an Independant firm.

If you are looking for longer term progression and the chance to improve your knowledge and progress within the firm this offers an excellent opportunity in time to work towards the Audit qualification.

Experience Required:

• Qualified Accountant, ACA / ACCA / CA or equivalent

• Experienced Auditor able to plan, perform and lead or supervise on site with audits, preparing files for the authorised RI

• Good solid technical accounting experience able to complete more complex statutory accounts and review

• Experience of Charity accounts would also be preferential but not essential as training could be provided

• Experience of supervising or managing a team of accountants / auditors.

Benefits:

• Working in a friendly local office with a strong supportive team environment where all decisions are made locally within the close Partner group.

• The opportunity to work consistently with the same clients each year and develop rapport.

• Free car parking.

• Local client travel within the day, no overnight travel needed in audit

• Future training for RI qualification available

• Competitive salary and 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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Tax Senior

Upto £38,000 | Full-time | Permanent
County Durham | BGC2296TX

The Firm:

With a growing demand for private client tax services this accountancy practice close to Bishop Auckland are looking to appoint a Tax Senior to join their team. Based in their office on a day to day basis you would support the Tax Partner with the overall delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for the practice.

The Role:

• Completion, preparation and filing of a wide range of income tax returns for Directors, HNWI’s, Partnerships and Sole Traders

• Supporting the Tax Partner with tax planning, provision of day to day advice on all aspects of personal taxation and OMB, including tax codings, capital gains, inheritance tax, capital allowances,  self assessment liabilities, payments on account and payroll queries

• Dealing with personal tax and OMB clients face to face in meetings and via telephone  to discuss a wide range of tax issues

• Dealing with HMRC regarding penalty appeals, interest objections, enquiries, adjustments and general day to day issues.

Experience required:                                           

• A minimum of 2- 3 years experience completing personal tax returns in a professional services environment        

• A working knowledge of CCH or similar tax software    

• Enjoy liaising with clients both on the telephone and in face to face meetings

• A strong communicator verbally and with excellent report writing skills

• Organised to be able to ensure deadlines for reporting requirements are met

• Able to use your own initiative to explore planning research projects

• ATT qualified or part-qualified would be desirable

The successful applicant will be office based gaining invaluable learning opportunities to your knowledge from the Tax Partner.

Benefits:

• Flexible start and finish times.

• Study support if required

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

• AE Pension

• Free car parking
  

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