Healthcare Senior Accountant

Gillespie Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected and forward-thinking accountancy practice in their search for a Healthcare Senior / Semi Senior to join their growing healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to specialise within the healthcare sector, working with an established portfolio of GP practices, dentists, pharmacists and healthcare consultants across the North East. If you're searching for Healthcare Accountant jobs, Accounts Senior jobs, GP Accountant roles, Practice Accountant opportunities, or Accountancy Practice vacancies in Newcastle, Jesmond or Chester-le-Street, this could be the ideal next step in your career. The Opportunity As a Healthcare Senior / Semi Senior, you'll play a key role in supporting a diverse healthcare client portfolio, providing high-quality accounting services and building trusted relationships with clients across the sector. You'll be joining a progressive firm that genuinely values work-life balance, personal development and employee wellbeing, offering flexible working and an innovative four-day working week.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting a portfolio of healthcare clients.
• Preparing accounts and financial reports.
• Building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service.
• Supporting GP practices, dentists, pharmacists and consultants with their accounting requirements.
• Assisting with NHS pension-related matters and annual compliance requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver outstanding client outcomes.
• Identifying opportunities to add value and improve client experience.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• AAT qualification or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience within an accountancy practice.
• Previous experience working with healthcare sector clients, particularly GP practices.
• Knowledge of NHS pension requirements and associated annual processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, proactive and growth-focused approach.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• Salary of £26,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Innovative four-day working week.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement with length of service.
• Your birthday off every year.
• Paid volunteering days to support causes that matter to you.
• Professional subscriptions paid.
• Structured career development and progression pathway.
• Team development days and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and people-focused accountancy practice that is committed to helping its employees thrive professionally and personally. You'll work with a specialist healthcare client base, develop your expertise and enjoy genuine flexibility rarely found within the profession. Apply Today If you're an experienced Healthcare Accountant, Accounts Senior, Semi Senior Accountant, GP Accountant or Practice Accountant looking for your next opportunity in Jesmond, Chester-le-Street, Newcastle or the wider North East, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today through Gillespie Recruitment for a confidential discussion