Senior Accountant

Job: Practice Accountant
Location: Stockton on Tees
Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice in Stockton on Tees, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio alongside flexible hybrid working and strong long-term progression opportunities.

The firm has built a strong reputation across the Teesside market and continues to experience sustained growth through referrals and long-standing client relationships. Operating from modern offices with fully cloud-based systems, the business offers a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.

The practice is now looking to recruit an experienced Practice Accountant who can confidently manage client relationships and support a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses.

Benefits of the Practice Accountant role include:

• Hybrid working available with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible working approach
• Paid study leave and exam support where required
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits programme
• Free on-site parking
• Modern office environment with cloud-based systems
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing independent practice

Responsibilities of the Practice Accountant role include:

• Preparing and reviewing year end accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Managing client relationships across sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing corporation tax and related compliance work
• Advising owner managed businesses on day-to-day accounting matters
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of staff where required
• Working across cloud-based accounting systems and practice software
• Potential involvement in audit work depending on experience and interest

Requirements of the Practice Accountant role include:

• Previous experience working within UK accountancy practice
• ACA or ACCA qualified preferred
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a varied client base
• Confident managing client relationships independently
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commercial and proactive approach to client service
• Audit exposure beneficial but not essential
• Agricultural or farming client experience advantageous but not essential

How to apply for the Practice Accountant role:

If you’d like to find out more, please click APPLY or contact Elliot at Castle Accountancy & Finance Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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