Average Accountant salary in North East England

Our client is a long-established, family-run business with operations spanning the UK. The business is looking to appoint an experienced finance professional to join the team and take ownership of the finance function.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to become a valued part of a collaborative and supportive team within a business where hard work and commitment are genuinely recognised. You will join an established finance team of three, working in a busy, open office.This is a full-time, office-based position working closely with the Managing Director and wider team. The successful candidate will benefit from a thorough and structured handover from the current post holder, providing ample opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the business, its processes and the role before taking full ownership.Responsibilities:Preparation of monthly management accountsMonth-end processes, journals and reconciliationsBudgeting and financial forecastingCash flow forecasting and monitoringPreparation and analysis of financial reportsVariance analysis and commentarySupporting management with commercial and financial informationMaintaining and developing existing financial controls and processesOverseeing the day-to-day finance functionSupporting and working alongside the existing accounts teamLiaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers as requiredAssisting with wider financial and commercial projects across the businessExperience/Requirements:Qualified or part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, although strong qualified-by-experience candidates may also be consideredExperience in logistics, distribution or warehousing would be beneficial but is not essentialCommercially aware and able to interpret financial information for managementOrganised, accurate and comfortable taking ownership of deadlinesApproachable and willing to work as part of the wider office rather than operating solely within the finance functionComfortable working within a busy, operational business environmentFor more information or to apply, please get in touch with Nicola at Si Recruitment.

Company Details and Job Overview:A sizeable division of a large Group in Carlisle are looking to strengthen their finance function by recruiting a new Accountant. This service based business has grown significantly over the last few years with further growth forecasted which will bring career progression for this appointment. This is an ideal role for a practice trained accountant looking for their 1st or 2nd industry role, which will be an excellent spring board to gain more commercial experience whilst utilising technical accounting skills.Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:• Competitive starting salary, depending on experience• Ongoing support in role to enable career progression and skills development• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays • Company pension • Life assurance• Private healthcare and various wellbeing benefitsYour New Role as Accountant: Reporting to the Head of Finance, responsibilities will include:• Preparation of accurate annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards• Coordinating and completing annual statutory audit, being the primary point of contact for auditors• Continual review and maintenance of systems and processes, ensuring robust controls• Preparation of VAT, corporate tax returns, and other statutory filings, complying with tax regulations• Assisting in budgeting and forecasting activities• Providing technical accounting advice across other departments, building strong working relationships• Mentor and support junior staff members within the finance department to aid skills development• Ongoing review and development of processes within the finance department so support continuous improvement cultureExperience & Qualifications Required to Apply:To be considered, you will be a technically strong full or part ACA/ACCA qualified accountant solid experience gained across audit, tax and compliance. Strong communication and business partnering skills are required with the ability to build relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders. This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Cadman at Kenton Black Finance.Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.

Role: AccountantLocation: KendalSalary: £40,000 - £50,000Our client, due to continued growth and expansion, is seeking to appoint an experienced Practice Accountant to its firmDuties for the Accountant:-accounts preparation for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and LLP's-manage a diverse portfolio of clients-work closely with the partners-liaise with clients -tax computations-bookkeeping activities-VAT returnsExperience for the Accountant:-ACCA qualified/ part qualified-current/ recent experience within a mainstream UK accountancy firm-excellent communication skills-car driver