Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Job Vacancy

This Senior Accountant job in Gateshead is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded accountancy practice that is offering a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and impressive progression opportunities.

Do you have an all-rounder accountancy skillset and a passion for working with a wide range of clients? If so, this Senior Accountant job in Gateshead could be the right opportunity for you.

This reputable accountancy practice in Gateshead is well-established in the North East and across the UK, providing a full suite of financial services to a growing client portfolio. The experienced team is looking for a driven Senior Accountant who can hit the ground running as an integral team member.

We want to hear from you if:

• you're a strong communicator with a natural talent for building trusted client relationships
• you're a proactive problem solver who can work autonomously to support a significant client portfolio
• you're an enthusiastic team player able to inspire and motivate those around you

You'll be a ACCA or ACA qualified with a proven track record of working with clients within practice. You’ll be technically minded, commercially aware, and have a keen eye for detail. With the initiative to progress assignments, you'll work autonomously to lead various accounts with the support of ambitious junior staff. You'll be a natural leader with great people management skills, able to mentor junior staff and support professional development across the team.

This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a career-minded candidate who is motivated by a direct route to progression. Are you an experienced accountant looking to step up to senior level? Or perhaps you're already a Senior Accountant looking for a new challenge within a forward-thinking firm. This Senior Accountant job in Gateshead will suit someone who excels at building relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Does this Senior Accountant job in Gateshead sound like the right opportunity for you?Contact us in confidence today.

Job Purpose

• Provide a full suite of accountancy support to a varied client portfolio.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure assignments are meeting expectations, deadlines, and budgets.
• Plan non-complex assignments, overseeing workflow, deliverables, and results.
• Liaise with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively problem solving.
• Attending client audit review meetings, providing valued input alongside Directors.
• Support junior staff by reviewing work with constructive feedback and scoping training opportunities.
• Support the firm’s growth by identifying new service lines for clients and identifying prospective clients.
• Stay up-to-date with accountancy regulations, providing trusted knowledge to the team and clients.
• Drive your professional development, enthusiastically undertaking training and working towards progression.
• Set an example as a hands-on Senior Accountant, championing service excellence and the firm's core values.

About this firm

This reputable accountancy practice in Gateshead prides itself on being responsible and generous employers of talented accountants. This firm is well established, growing, and proud of the depth of experience and knowledge that their team are able to offer their loyal client base.

They are committed to coaching you through every step of your career and encouraging you to seek out new opportunities for your clients and your own progression.

The successful candidate will enjoy a fantastic opportunity and the chance to secure a bright future with this firm whose employee-centric approach means they are regarded as an employer of choice.

Employee Benefits

• £38,000 to £40,000 pa
• Full time, permanent role
• Company pension and generous annual leave
• Study support and professional development opportunities
• Flexible working around core hours
• Modern offices and regular team activities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Job Requirements

• ACA and ACCA qualified with previous experience within practice.
• Proven track record of managing a client portfolio.
• Good knowledge across accountancy systems.
• Adept at using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.
• A proactive problem-solver.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• A team player able to bring out the best in others.
• Enthusiastic to build on existing skillset, learning from an experienced team.

About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Gateshead and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.