Client Accounting Services Advisor

TC Group; Stanley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home after probation - 80:20

Birthday day off

Car parking

Pension scheme

Group life assurance 4 x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referrals bonus

Job summary

TC Group, the growing UK accountancy firm, is recruiting a CAS Advisor to join the Client Accounting Services team at the Stanley office. You will handle bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounting for a portfolio of clients while building strong client relationships.

Based primarily in Stanley with occasional days at Ferryhill, you will support junior colleagues, maintain cloud records and drive CPD to enhance technical knowledge.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification with at least 3 years of accounting experience (practice experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experienced in cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage; proficient in Microsoft Office and digital accounting tools like Dext.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounting services.
• Prepare management accounts, reconciliations and year-end accounting support.
• Analyse financial data and identify trends or areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate cloud accounting records and support digital system adoption.
• Manage client workflows, meet deadlines and respond to enquiries promptly.
• Contribute to process improvements and support junior team members.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Payroll

Management accounts

Balance sheet reconciliations

Dext

Xero

Microsoft Office

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary - £27,000 - £37,000 depending on experience

Hours - Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working after probationary period

Holiday - 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days)

About the CAS Advisor role

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We’re business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we’ve honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAS Advisor to join our Client Accounting Services team at our Stanley office.

As a CAS Advisor, you will support a portfolio of clients by delivering bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounting services while building strong client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to develop their career within a growing and supportive firm. The role is primarily based at our Stanley office, with occasional working days from our Ferryhill office.

Key responsibilities of a CAS Advisor will include:

• Deliver a professional and personable service to clients in line with the company's values.
• Provide bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and management accounting services.
• Prepare management accounts, reconciliations and year‑end accounting support.
• Analyse financial data and identify trends or areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate cloud accounting records and support digital system adoption.
• Manage client workflows, meet deadlines and respond to enquiries promptly.
• Prepare information for client meetings and ensure billing records are up to date.
• Contribute to process improvements, maintain technical knowledge and support junior team members.
• Maintain technical knowledge through CPD and support the development of apprentices and junior colleagues.

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• AAT Level 4 qualified, with at least 3 years' experience in an accountancy role (practice experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, management accounts, VAT, payroll and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experienced in using cloud accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital accounting tools such as Dext.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, improve processes and add value for clients.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client relationship management skills.
• Proactive, accountable and able to manage workloads and deadlines effectively.
• Committed to continuous professional development and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle.

Full benefits available for the CAS Advisor

• Work from home after probation - 80:20 split
• Opportunity to sell and purchase additional holiday days
• Birthday day off
• Car parking
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Social events
• Access to our employee benefits portal - GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus - we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

About us

TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high‑quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners, SMEs and large corporations and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution‑focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.