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Accountant
- sunderland, tyne and wear, SR2, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Accountant
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The OpportunityThis 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
Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.
The OpportunityThis 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
- 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
- Applications are welcomed from:
- ACCA, ACA or AAT Part-Qualified Accountants
- Qualified by Experience (QBE) Accountants
- Fully Qualified Accountants (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
- Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks
- Experience reviewing the work of junior staff
- Experience working with owner-managed businesses
- Competitive salary
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional development
- Varied and interesting client portfolio
- Modern office environment


