Accountant

Location Newcastle upon Tyne
Discipline: Public Practice
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Laura

Contact email: laura@sirecruitment.com
Job ref: 23871
Published: 22 days ago

​Accountant

An established accountancy practice based in Gosforth is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its growing team.

This role is suitable for a Part-Qualified Accountant, Qualified by Experience (QBE) Accountant, or Fully Qualified Accountant with previous experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and professional firm, offering a varied workload, client-facing responsibilities, and genuine opportunities for career development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing a portfolio of clients across a variety of sectors

  • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders

  • Preparing and reviewing management accounts

  • Completing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements

  • Preparing corporation tax and self-assessment tax returns

  • Providing bookkeeping support and reviewing financial records

  • Acting as the main point of contact for clients and building strong professional relationships

  • Liaising with HMRC and other external stakeholders

  • Providing proactive advice and support to clients on financial and business matters

  • Assisting with the development and mentoring of junior team members where required

Requirements

Essential

  • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice

  • Experience managing a portfolio of clients

  • Strong knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation

  • Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively under pressure

  • Qualifications

Applications are welcomed from:

  • ACCA, ACA or AAT Part-Qualified Accountants

  • Qualified by Experience (QBE) Accountants

  • Fully Qualified Accountants (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks

  • Experience reviewing the work of junior staff

  • Experience working with owner-managed businesses

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Career progression opportunities

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment

  • Ongoing professional development

  • Varied and interesting client portfolio

  • Modern office environment

If you are an experienced Accountant looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking accountancy practice, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.