Accountant/Bookkeeper
£35,000 / North Shields / Oct 23, 2025
Successful, friendly and growing accountancy practice, established for over 30 years, seeks an experienced Accountant or Bookkeeper to join its well-established team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid practice experience who enjoys client interaction and working with a wide range of businesses, potentially mentoring junior staff.
Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities as Accountant/Bookkeeper will include:
- Working directly with clients on a daily basis, building strong, long-term relationships
- Preparing and/or reviewing VAT returns prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Preparing and finalising year-end financial statements and corporation tax returns for Limited Companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships
- Reviewing and providing constructive feedback on financial statements prepared by junior team members
- Playing a key role in maintaining high standards across the team and delivering an exceptional client service
As Accountant you’ll need:
- Proven experience as an Accountant, Accounts Senior or Bookkeeper gained in a similar UK accountancy practice environment
- Practical understanding UK accounting and tax
- AAT, ACCA/ACA (part) qualified or equivalent “qualified by experience”
- Proficiency in accounting software (IRIS, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, work independently and manage deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, client-first approach.
- A team player who enjoys mentoring junior colleagues
Rewards & Benefits:
- Basic salary of £27000 - £35000 per annum + pension + benefits
- Full-time
- Permanent
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive and professional environment
Please note:
- To secure maximum pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills, knowledge and relevant qualifications.
- High levels of interest mean we will only contact you if your application is shortlisted and this will happen within five working days.
- You must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions – there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.