Accounts / Audit Assistant

£28-38,000 | Full-time | Permanent
darlington | BGC2371aC

The Firm:

A professional services firm based in the centre of Darlington are looking to welcome an Accounts Assistant or Accounts & Audit Assistant. As work continues to grow on the basis of their strong local reputation they are creating new opportunities.

The firm offer flexibility in the work day for their staff to start and finish around core hours but they are 90% of the time office based which creates an enjoyable sociable atmosphere as well as opportunity to learn from your peers.

The Role:

• A varied role working with SME clients maintaining accurate financial records by reconciling client bank statements, invoices and other financial data.

• Assisting with preparing financial statements, reports, and other financial documents. 

• Gathering information, providing documentation and assisting with audit procedures including testing on client site. 

• Providing advice to clients, dealing with their queries.

Experience Required:

• Part or fully qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent

• Practical experience in accounting and or external audit gained from a UK accounting firm

• Strong analytical and numerical skills

• Communication skills- both verbal and written

• Working knowledge of Xero, Iris, or similar accounting software

Benefits:

• A competitive salary alongside full study support towards your professional exams.

• Readily available opportunities for progression to Senior, Manager and beyond.

• Flexible & compressed working hours available.

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Tax Senior - Corporate or Mixed

£35-40,000 | Full-time | Permanent
darlington | BGC2370Tx

The Firm:

A Darlington based accountancy firm with a strong network of local clients built on developing long-lasting client relationships are looking to appoint a Tax Senior to their firm to support on both compliance and advisory. A modern firm, yet one with a long history makes this a great move for those who like to work with well established procedures in place and strong values at the heart of everything they do.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for their own mixed portfolio of Personal & Corporate clients, whilst also providing ad-hoc support to the Partners on interesting advisory based projects.

The role can be accommodating for those with pure corporate experience and can also evolve into a mixed role for those keen to widen their tax experience.

The role will primarily consist of providing tax compliance services to an interesting mix of clients and gaining greater exposure to advisory and consultancy work.

It will also see you involved with R&D report submission, tax enquiries, group restructures, and personal tax matters such as IHT.

Experience Required:

• The ideal candiadate will be ATT qualified and/or CTA part or fully qualified.

• Minimum of 12 months relevant UK corporate tax compliance experience. This can have been gained in a mixed accounting role where you now wish to focus on pure tax.

• Personal tax compliance experience is desirable, not essential.

• An interest in gaining more advisory and planning experience.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral with an interest to develop key client relationships.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.

• Practical experience working with tax software.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary and great opportunity to develop a mixed background of knowledge in tax.

• Great chance for the ambitious type to

• Study support for those working towards ATT or CTA.

• Flexible start and finish times with some hybrid working available.

• Various work based social events organised, creating an enjoyable place to work.

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Accounts Semi-Senior

£26-32,000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2369AC

The Firm:

A small, yet successful accountancy firm on the outskirts of Newcastle with ambition and growth plans to double in size are looking to invite applicants to join them and support on this journey. Offering a relaxed and vibrant working environment, this provides a complete 360 accounting position, perfect for those who enjoy a varied accounting position.

The Role:

As Accounts Semi-Senior you will be involved in the preparation of micro entities and small limited company accounts. This includes information gathering from clients and reconciliations.

Preparation of quarterly VAT returns, accruals & prepayments and various aspects of bookkeeping, supporting those more junior in the team who will aid you with draft accounts.

Completion of tax returns, corporation tax computations and payroll will also form a small part of your role of which training can be given.

Depending upon your experience there is plenty of scope to get involved with client meetings either from the outset or in time as your confidence and ability grows resulting in your own portfolio to manage.

Experience Required:

• Preferably AAT Level 4 qualified or part qualified ACCA or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in an accountancy firm

• Strong communication skills – both written and oral with an interest to develop key client relationships.

• Knowledge of current accounting standards, techniques and best practice.

• Team player, as well as being able to work independently

• Confident working with accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, Iris etc

• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)

Benefits:

This is an ideal opportunity for an AAT or ACCA student looking to gain client facing and further practical hands on accounting experience, developing your technical knowledge on the job. The breadth of the 360 role will expose the successful applicant to all aspects of being an Accountant for your client.

Most staff are office based but there is some flexibility for those preferring a day or two from home.

Working a 37.5 hour week with flexibility on start and finish times, this position is also open to those wishing to work a reduced reduced working week (min 25 hours).

With free parking, a day off for your birthday and a salary that is in line with market rate, this is one to seriously consider.

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Private Client Tax Assistant Manager

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2351TX

The Firm:

A large accountancy firm with an established brand across the north east of England who work with the SME market are seeking to appoint a Private Client Tax Assistant Manager. You will join their successfully growing team, one that is outgoing, social and ambitious. Based in Newcastle city centre offering a nice mix of hybrid working, this is an opportunity with plenty of scope to progress, well suited to an individual focused on career progression.

The Role:

As Assistant Manager you will be tasked with supporting the Tax Manager with managing the compliance and tax advice process for a client allocation. This will entail supervision of tax members,  assisting with client work and dealing with technical and administrative issues.

You will be allocated a portfolio of more complex clients to prepare tax returns for alongside the review of others returns. Dealing with HMRC enquiries and drafting correspondence, preparing reports for clients, monitoring deadlines and budgets, and sharing your knowledge with team members will be part of your daily routine. There will be opportunities to assist Partners with their prospective fee quotes as you support business growth.

Experience Required:

To join the team as Assistant Tax Manager you will be ATT qualified as a minimum with a secure knowledge of private client and partnership tax compliance, with some planning exposure.

With good communication skills you will be confident drafting various correspondence to clients and HMRC, able to articulate on any technical issues, explaining tax matters in an understandable manner.

As you look to further your career your ability to foster long-term relationships will be important so good inter-personal skills are essential.

Benefits:

A competitive salary with bonus, private medical, 26 days holiday (with option to purchase additional), professional fees paid for, 35 hour week with hybrid working which offers a genuine balance between work and home. Unlimited opportunities for progression within a fast growing firm and a Partner group with strong technical tax knowledge to support your learning journey.

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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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Indirect Tax Manager In-house

£55-60,000 | Full or Part-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2336TX

The Organisation:

A fast growing north-east business selling high end luxury brands are growing and as a result looking to appoint an Indirect Tax Manager to join them on their journey.

The Role:

With an extremely high focus placed upon providing a first class experience to their customers, their committment to this drive is one of the reasons why my client has enjoyed so much success. Reporting to the Head of Tax you will be responsible for ensuring that Indirect Tax compliance reporting is complete, accurate and timely (UK and overseas) whilst supporting on tax advisory and project work. You will be the first point of contact across the business for all Indirect tax matters. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the accuracy of the group’s Indirect Tax compliance, returns and payments in the UK and relevant overseas territories (including VAT/GST, packaging and environmental taxes , e-invoicing, Intrastat etc).

• Providing day to day assistance around Indirect Tax matters to all parts of the business and other stakeholders, as required.

• Leading Indirect Tax advisory workstreams, identifying opportunities and assisting with ad-hoc tax projects.

• Managing HMRC and overseas tax authority processes, audits and queries.

• Working with and managing overseas advisors to support compliance with overseas filing requirements.

• Raising awareness and evaluating the impact of changes in tax legislation or developments.

• Driving improvements in Indirect Tax governance, processes, controls and systems and minimising tax risk.

• Managing VAT/GST accounting/ reconciliations and providing ownership of the VAT ledgers.

• Supporting the business with Customs and Excise compliance.

Key Skills and experience required:

• ACA/ATT/CTA/ACCA qualified preferred

• Strong technical understanding of Indirect tax, with an in-depth knowledge of how this contributes to the overall business objectives

• Operating at a senior level with strong leadership and mentor skills

• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, able to build strong working relationships 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and demands efficiently.

• A minimum of 5 years’ Indirect Tax experience in industry roles or accountancy practice

• Track record of improving Indirect processes and managing governance

• Experience of working with ERP systems, analytics tools and excel and the ability to analyse data

• European/multi-national and retail VAT experience is beneficial.

• Customs & Excise experience preferred but not essential.

• The vacancy is open to both full and part-time applicants and offers hybrid working. All applicants require the right to work in the UK and must be based local to the office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary that reflects our level of expertise

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays and birthday)

• Company pension scheme

• Generous staff discount

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

• Registered access to Healthcare Benefits provider

• Cycle-to-work scheme

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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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Tax Director

£DOE | Full-time | Permanent
durham| BGC2366TX

The Firm:

With a strong reputation in the market place this firm of Chartered Accountants work with an enviable client list providing the Tax Director they appoint a diverse and interesting portfolio of advisory work to deliver on.

The Role:

Embracing modern technology and an exciting portfolio of clients to work with your role will see you involved in the delivery of both compliance and advisory services, supporting the Partner group and wider tax team across personal and corporate tax.

In a hands on capacity you will be reviewing and finalising tax computations, managing workflow across the team whilst providing guidance and technical support on tax issues that arise which may also include technical workshops across the firm.

Delivery on tax projects including IHT, R&D and corporate restructuring to name a few which will also include research for the Partners.

Whilst not essential (should you prefer more of a technical back office role this can be accommodated) you will be afforded the opportunity to proactively engage with new clients, meet existing to deliver pre and post year end planning  as well as attending external network events

Experience required:

As a qualified tax and or Accountant (CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA ) you will have a career that demonstrates your compliance and advisory skills in a mixed tax capacity with exposure to a range of tax issues operating at either Director or Senior Manager level within practice.

Knowledge of specialist tax areas including but not limited to trusts, IHT, corporation tax, residency, corporate reorganisations is desired.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial leader and therefore require someone with the ability to make decisions, influence, build rapport gaining trust, show initiative, drive and ultimately lead a team effectively.

Benefits:

As expected a comprehensive benefits package and salary to reflect your level of experience. This opportunity really does offer long-term progression for the right individual in the firm.

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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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Mixed Tax Senior

£40,000 DOE | Full-time | Permanent
County Durham | BGC2365TX

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 County Durham 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 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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Personal Tax Assistant / Manager

£competitive | Full or part-time | Permanent
darlington | BGC2367tx

The Firm:

An Independent firm in Darlington are seeking to appoint an Assistant Tax Manager or Tax Manager into their personal tax service line.  Joining a successful and growing firm this is an exciting time to be part of the team.

The Role:

Undertaking a managerial role in the personal tax team you will be responsible for ensuring timely delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of HNWI and Directors across the north east of England.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review and preparation of income tax and partnership tax returns

• Review of Tax Assistants work

• Tax planning and research to support the senior management team drafting tax reports

• Involvement in remuneration planning and capital gains tax, liaison with clients.

• Office and client based role with meetings external

Experience Required:

The position at Assistant or Manager requires a qualified tax practitioner or accountant (CTA/ACA/ACCA/CA) with relevant tax experience gained working in a UK practice adhering to UK laws. You will be a confident tax preparer and able to liaise with clients well using all forms of technology as well as in person.

Advisory experience in IHT and trusts is desirable but a degree of training can be given so is not essential. It is important you can develop rapport quickly working with such a wide range of clients whilst also assisting leading the tax team.

Benefits:

The firm offer a comprehensive list of benefits that include additional holiday purchase scheme, enhanced health scheme, well-being support, flexible and agile working.

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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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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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Job Application BGC-2323AC

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Tax Advisory & Compliance Manager

£45-55,000 | Full-time | Permanent
Northumberland | BGC2306TX

The Firm:

A Northumberland based boutique advisory firm offering high level tax advisory to a range of HNWI and SME clients across the north east covering all aspects of both corporate and private client issues with a small close knit team.

The Role:

As the Tax Manager for a small team you will oversee the delivery of work on a portfolio across the team of in excess of 700 tax returns for clients, ensuring the delivery of all their compliance needs in a timely manner alongside supporting the Tax Partner with advisory work.

You will have a broad and interesting portfolio including high net worth individuals, trusts, non-doms and non-residents and assist with capital gains and other considerations. You will be responsible for liaising with these clients, preparing and submitting the personal tax return and liaising with both HMRC and the client throughout.

• Compliance Oversight: Ensure timely and accurate filing of personal tax returns while staying up-to-date with tax regulations. You’ll be the go-to expert for all things compliance.

• Prepare and review tax returns, computations, and disclosures for statutory accounts.

• Provide tax planning advice to optimise tax efficiency and mitigate risks.

• Liaise with external tax advisors and HMRC as necessary.

• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, guiding them through their tax planning needs on matters including IHT, CGT, Succession planning, R&D.

• Training, development, leadership and review for tax staff.

Experience required:

Applicants will be working in an existing tax compliance and or advisory role, perhaps looking for a new challenge in a smaller team that gets you closer to your clients, alternatively an Assistant Manager feeling ready to step up to Manager.  With a minimum of ATT qualified and 3 years + tax experience.

The Benefits:

The role is office based in order to help lead the team and provide presence, but does offer flexibility to work from home each week. The team are a small one offering a relaxed and friendly environment to be in.   The role offers an enjoyable portfolio to challenge your technical knowledge at the same time as a work life balance and both part and full-time hours available. A salary that reflects your level of experience an market rate alongside generous holidays, AE pension and free parking.

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK, a VISA is not available.

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Job Application BGC-2306TX

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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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Job Application BGC2361AU

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Tax Senior / Assistant Manager

Upto £46,0000 | Full-time | Permanent
NEWcaSTLE | BGC2320tx

The Firm:

A well established local accountancy practice with a strong client base and market presence in the SME and Owner Managed Business sector are looking to attract a Tax Senior or Tax Assistant Manager to join their growing team in Newcastle city centre as they embark on an ambitious yet exciting growth plan.

The Role:

As part of an established and experienced tax team you will be involved in delivery of tax compliance and advisory services for a portfolio of HNWI and entrepreneurial businesses across the region.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in tax, perhaps after completing their ATT qualification and keen to further grow their knowledge with the support of more technically experienced tax professionals.

• Manage a portfolio of HNWI’s, Partnerships and Directors for their tax returns.

• Prepare income, P11D, and corporation tax returns from a variety of systems including CCH and Iris.

• Prepare dividend paperwork.

• Research basic tax planning issues working alongside the Tax Manager.

• Action queries raised by tax colleagues on the draft tax returns and computations.

• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries.

• Support more juniors in the team with their tax compliance

• Attend client meetings with Director /Partner gaining client exposure and advisory experience.

Experience Required:

We are looking for a tax professional who is ATT /CTA qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years experience working in either personal or corporate tax or mixed.  Applicants must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable liaising with clients either face to face or over the telephone. You will be confident with systems able to work with tax platforms and excel.

We are keen to attract an ambitious individual who is looknig to develop their knowledge and is hungry to work with clients.  You must have the ability to work to accuracy with good attention to detail.

Benefits:

These include, further study towards CTA (if required); flexible annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity, membership fees paid, sustainability projects, wellbeing support, time off in lieu and your birthday gifted as holiday.

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Job Application BGC-2320TX

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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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Job Application BGC-2340AU

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