Accounts Senior/Semi-senior

Torgersens Limited; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a full-time, permanent role as an Accounts Senior/Semi-senior. This position offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, including limited companies and sole traders, while being primarily based in the Gosforth office. You will be responsible for preparing accounts, managing tax computations, and providing exceptional service to clients across various sectors. With a commitment to professional development, this role also allows you to mentor junior staff and enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you are driven, proactive, and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Up to 33 days annual leave

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in accounting practice.
• Strong technical knowledge and up to date with legislation.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for various client types.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff members.

Skills

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Corporation Tax Computations

Management Accounts Preparation

VAT Returns Preparation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mentoring Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT Qualified or Finalist

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Accounting Software Packages

Job description

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Accounts Senior/Semi-senior,

Summary:

A full-time, permanent role based in our Gosforth office.

Description:

A full time, permanent role based in our Gosforth office.

The role involves preparation of accounts for a variety of client types including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders. The successful candidate will work with clients from a variety of sectors including engineering, leisure and hospitality, solicitors and charities. The role requires attendance at clients’ sites across the North East.

The successful candidate will be primarily based in our Gosforth office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts from a variety of clients' systems – Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations
• Actioning queries raised by accounts and tax managers on the accounts and working papers prepared
• Finalisation of the accounts following client meetings
• Acting as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• Preparation of management accounts and VAT returns
• Supervise, train and mentor more junior members of staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Be ACA/ACCA/AAT qualified or finalist or be qualified by experience
• Ideally have a minimum of 4 years’ experience working in an accounting practice
• Have a strong technical knowledge and be up to date with current legislation
• Have good training and mentoring skills
• Have experience of preparation of year end accounts for owner-managed small to medium businesses including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and budgets
• Be driven and proactive, ensuring that our commitment to providing excellent service levels to our clients is met
• Have a good knowledge of accounting software packages such as Sage, QuickBooks and Xero would be advantageous
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have good organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Be keen to take on additional responsibilities and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Ideally be a driver with own car

What we offer

• Up to 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• The ability to accrue Time off in Lieu (TOIL)