Accounts Senior

Puro Associates; North East; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking an Accounts Senior in North Shields with a salary of £30,000–£38,000. Initially office-based with hybrid working available once established, the role offers varied work across accounts, tax and bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring solid practice experience, with Sage and Xero proficiency, and a track record of delivering accurate accounts and tax work. This is a long-term opportunity with progression within the firm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accountancy practice or similar
• Knowledge of preparing annual accounts and tax
• Strong practical accounting skills with Sage and Xero

Responsibilities

• Preparing annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Completing bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Managing your own portfolio and maintaining strong client relationships
• Using Sage and Xero across accounts and bookkeeping work
• Dealing with client queries and providing general accounting support
• Working to deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately
• Taking on additional responsibility as your experience develops

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Client relationship management

Education

AAT

ACA

ACCA

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Accounts Senior
Location: North Shields
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000
Working Pattern: Initially office-based, with hybrid working available once established
WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• £30,000 – £38,000 salary depending on experience
• Genuine career progression with an established and growing practice
• Hybrid working opportunity once settled into the role
• Varied portfolio of individual and business clients
• Broad exposure across accounts, personal and corporate tax
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Long-term opportunity to develop your career within the firm

THE ROLE
Are you an experienced Accounts Senior looking for your next move with a well-established accountancy practice?
We’re working with a highly reputable independent accountancy firm in North Shields who are looking to appoint a confident and well-rounded Accounts Senior to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong practice background who can hit the ground running and is looking for genuine long-term progression.
You’ll work across accounts, tax and bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients, gaining broad exposure and the opportunity to take on more responsibility as you develop.
The ideal candidate will have a solid track record with reputable accountancy firms, strong practical experience and previous experience using both Sage and Xero.
You’ll be responsible for a varied practice workload, including:

• Preparing annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing personal and corporate tax returns
• Completing bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Managing your own portfolio and maintaining strong client relationships
• Using Sage and Xero across accounts and bookkeeping work
• Dealing with client queries and providing general accounting support
• Working to deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately
• Taking on additional responsibility as your experience develops

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a well-rounded practice accountant who can come in and make an immediate impact.
Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• A strong track record with reputable accountancy firms
• Solid experience preparing annual accounts
• Experience across personal and corporate tax
• Strong practical knowledge of Sage and Xero
• The ability to manage your own workload and work with minimal supervision
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and the ability to hit the ground running
• The ambition to progress and develop within a growing practice

Relevant qualifications such as AAT, ACA or ACCA would be advantageous, but strong practical experience and a proven practice background are key.