Part time Accountant

Si Recruitment; South Shields; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pro-rata salary

Hands-on varied role

Friendly working environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Si Recruitment is seeking a part-time Accountant in South Shields for 2.5 days per week in an office-based role. The candidate will handle statutory accounts, tax compliance, VAT, and bookkeeping across a varied portfolio, liaising with clients as needed.

The role demands ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent, experience in an accountancy practice, and the ability to work independently in a friendly, supportive environment with a long-term opportunity.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent required.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Strong knowledge of accounts, tax and VAT is required.
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently.
• Familiarity with common accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Personal and corporation tax compliance.
• VAT returns and bookkeeping.
• Client liaison and responding to queries.
• Supporting colleagues across a varied portfolio.

Skills

ACCA/ACA qualified

Practice experience

Accounts, tax & VAT

Independent workload

Accounting software

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Part-Time Accountant - South Shields

We are currently working with a well-established accountancy practice in South Shields looking for a qualified Part-Time Accountant to join our team. This is an office-based role for 2.5 days per week, ideal for someone with experience across accounts, tax, and VAT who enjoys a varied workload.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships
• Personal and corporation tax compliance
• VAT returns and bookkeeping
• Client liaison and responding to queries
• Supporting colleagues across a varied portfolio

Skills & Experience:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong knowledge of accounts, tax, and VAT
• Ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Familiarity with common accounting software

What they Offer:

• Competitive salary (pro-rata)
• Varied, hands-on role with exposure to all aspects of practice work
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Long-term, stable opportunity

If you are a qualified accountant looking for part-time work in South Shields, I would love to hear from you.