At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare year-end accounts, manage client relationships, and handle tax matters.
- Company: Growing accountancy firm in North Shields with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and long-term career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a varied workload and build strong client relationships in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and work across diverse accounting areas without audit pressure.
- Qualifications: 3-4+ years in UK accountancy practice and AAT Level 4 or ACA/ACCA studies.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to join a growing accountancy firm in
North Shields .
The firm is looking for a well-rounded
Accounts Senior who enjoys variety and wants to work across accounts, tax and bookkeeping rather than becoming too specialised.
You'll work closely with a broad range of clients, taking responsibility for their day-to-day accounting requirements while continuing to develop your technical and client-facing skills.
For someone looking for a long-term move within practice where experience and ability are valued just as highly as qualifications, this is a particularly attractive opportunity.
The Role
- Preparing year-end statutory accounts
- Working with limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
- Supporting clients with personal tax matters where required
- Completing bookkeeping assignments
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Producing management accounts where required
- Working directly with clients to resolve accounting queries
- Maintaining accurate accounting records
- Supporting clients with their ongoing compliance requirements
- Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
- Working closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments
There is no requirement to undertake audit work , making this particularly suitable for someone who wants to develop their career within accounts and general practice.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have
- Around 3–4+ years' experience within a UK accountancy practice
- AAT Level 4 qualification, or be studying towards ACA/ACCA
- Strong experience preparing year-end accounts
- Good working knowledge of corporation tax
- Bookkeeping and VAT experience
- Experience dealing directly with clients
- Good communication and organisational skills
- The ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
- A proactive and dependable approach
- What's On Offer
- £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary , depending on experience
- Varied general practice workload
- Exposure across accounts, tax and bookkeeping
- No audit requirement
- Opportunity to manage client relationships
- Support from experienced Managers and Directors
- Ongoing professional development
- Long-term career progression
- Supportive team environment
Senior Accountant in North Shields employer: Dot Partners Careers
Join a dynamic and growing independent accountancy practice in Birmingham, where you will not only enhance your technical skills but also gain valuable advisory experience. With a strong emphasis on employee development and a supportive work culture, this role offers clear progression opportunities and the chance to work closely with senior leadership on diverse client portfolios. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while being part of a team that values collaboration and excellence.
