A full time, permanent role based in our Gosforth office.
The role involves preparation of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients’ sites across the North East.
The successful candidate will be primarily based in our Gosforth office.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients' systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
2. Preparation of corporation tax computations
3. Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
4. Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
5. Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
6. Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
7. Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff
The ideal candidate will:
8. Be ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experience
9. Ideally have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in an accounting practice
10. Have a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislation
11. Have good training and mentoring skills
12. Have experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
13. Be able to work to tight deadlines and budgets
14. Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met
15. Have a good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
16. Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
17. Have good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
18. Be keen to take on additional responsibilities and make recommendations for business and process improvements
19. Ideally be a driver with own car
What we offer
20. A competitive salary
21. Auto enrolment contributory pension scheme
22. Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
23. Flexible working hours
24. Extensive learning and development opportunities
25. The ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)