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Bookkeeper; Technical Accountant, Tax return specialists

Job details
Posting date: 07 April 2025
Salary: £25,000.0 to £40,000.0 per year
Additional salary information: £25,000 to £5,000 d.o.e.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 May 2025
Location: Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5SZ
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4655261_1744022264

Summary

Your new company
I am delighted to be assisting this modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice dedicated to providing exceptional service to their clients.
Currently looking to expand their team due to increasing demand for their services, they are looking to make a number of additional appointments:-
In general, they pride themselves on being:-

  • An innovative and client-focused accountancy practice
  • Emphasis on professional growth and continuous learning
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Utilisation of the latest accounting software and technology



Roles available include:-


Bookkeeper:

  • Looking after a portfolio of clients, most of which are Sole Traders & small Limited companies
  • Managing their day-to-day bookkeeping - ledger processing, bank, cash flow, preparation of the Trial Balance
  • Systems: Xero, Sage, Iris
  • Salary circa £27-32,000


Technical Accountant:

  • Qualified or Qualified by experience
  • Looking after a portfolio of larger, limited companies
  • Accounts preparation
  • Key is a sound working knowledge of FRS - Financial Reporting Standards
  • Salary circa £35-45,000


Tax Specialist:

  • Managing a portfolio of 800+ clients
  • Specifically, owner-managed, self-employed and small limited companies.
  • All aspects of Personal Tax
  • Self-assessments
  • Tax Codes
  • HMRC liaison
  • Low-level investigations
  • CT61 and R185 forms
  • Trust applications
  • Personal Tax
  • Salary circa £28-35,000



What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally be studying towards or qualified AAT, ACCA or ACA.
You will already have experience of working for an accountancy practice, ideally managing your own portfolio of clients.

What you'll get in return
You will be offered a permanent contract and the following benefits:

  • 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Monday to Friday 9-5
  • Beautiful modern open-plan offices with free on-site parking
  • NEST Pension
  • Flexible working
  • Fully paid staff events

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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