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Enjoying huge success partly as a result of their strong approach to customer service and building a trusting client relationship, this leading accounting firm in Newcastle are looking to create a new role for an Accountant in their outsourcing service line to oversee the day to day compliance.
Your day to day:
- Managing a portfolio of SME clients, preparing and reviewing year end accounts to a high standard timely as well as review of VAT returns prior to sign off and passing to Partner.
- Review of monthly management accounts, sense checking the output and identifying trends along with insightful commentary for clients.
- Planning resource for the team and timely delivery of assignments to include managing workflow, billing and delegation of tasks, providing support and guidance where needed to individual members.
- Liaison throughout the firm with Partners and external clients, building relationships with key decision-makers and answering client queries.
- Managing workflow progress, budgets and any issues that may arise during the process.
We are looking for individuals to demonstrate the following:
- Qualified by exam or experience Accountant with considerable experience working in an accounting practice and a sound knowledge of UK accounting principals. Please note finalists will also be considered.
- Places a high value on delivering a first class customer service and is able through strong communications skills to build relationships at different levels in different environments successfully.
- Technical competence in preparing statutory account preparation with no amends.
- As a Manager be able to manage your time effectively to deliver on deadlines, through good organisational skills and a methodical approach to your workload, with the ability to handle elements of pressure with multiple assignments.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
- Commercial, forward-thinking with the ability to solve problems.
- Some exposure to management or supervisory / leadership in a team environment.
- Possess strong IT skills to include Excel and Word and preferably Xero and or CCH.
Most importantly we are looking for an individual who loves what they do and can join the team in sharing their passion for accounting and helping businesses.
This is a super opportunity for an ambitious Accountant who is career focused and looking to become part of a highly successful and growing team.
A comprehensive benefits package forms part of this offer along with a competitive salary and developing career.
