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One of the Norths leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services, and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit a new Business Advisory Senior to its growing Newcastle office to focus on accounts preparation and liaise with audit and tax staff to meet relevant client deadlines click apply for full job details

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services, and employing c.1,000 staff, is keen to recruit a new Business Advisory Senior to its growing Newcastle office to focus on accounts preparation and liaise with audit and tax staff to meet relevant client deadlines. As Business Advisory Senior you act as clients' accounts function (year-end and management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns, VAT returns, budgets and forecasts for selected clients), with responsibilities including: Ensuring that allocated Business Advisory work is handled effectively and correctly from start to finish Preparation of draft accounts for review from client records, clearance of review points and finalising of accounts Initial preparation of business and personal tax computations Arrange the timing of tax and other business line work with the manager responsible for the client Engage with the relationship manager and specialist staff from other business lines, when required, to gain a good understanding of client businesses Liaise with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships, maintaining confidentiality and informing of progress and issues Monitor budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up issues and overruns to the manager on a timely basis Complete accounts files and all required documentation As Business Advisory Senior you'll need: A background in public practice as an Accounts Senior, Business Advisory Senior or Assistant Qualified or near to completing AAT, CA, ACCA or equivalent qualification/experience Strong IT skills and experience in using accounting packages. Good working knowledge of clients' accounting systems such as Sage, Xero and QuickBooks Tax experience would be an advantage Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working 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. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

Highly successful independent firm based in Newcastle is looking to appoint an inspirational Senior Audit Manager. Working alongside the company's senior leadership team we're looking someone who can successfully contribute to continuing growth, with medium or longer-term partnership aspirations. A recognised leader, this practice offers a broad range of very interesting and technically challenging work across a variety of industries, including some large international groups. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an enviable client base, also offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance. Your key responsibilities as Senior Audit Manager will include: Support Audit Partners and working closely with the senior leadership team Leading, managing, mentoring and supporting the audit team Management of budgets, fees and WIP Playing a key role in the recruitment to and growth of the Audit team Developing a portfolio of clients, growing business and winning new work for the firm Reviewing the work of the Audit business, resolving any staff and client issues Ensuring quality client service delivery is prioritised every day Leading internal projects relating to regulation updates, staff training, technology and more As Senior Audit Manager you'll need: Substantial commercial Senior Audit Manager experience gained in practice or "external" role, including leading and managing audits and teams from planning to completion, whilst providing first class client service across a variety of organisations and sectors ACA, ACCA qualified or equivalent with the desire to attain RI status Strong working knowledge of IFRS/UKGAAP Excellent skills in MS Office, especially Excel and Word, ideally with audit software Experience in transactional support, including financial due diligence Strong interpersonal and communication skills - an inspirational approach with a positive, committed, solutions-oriented with calmness under pressure Benefits & Rewards: Salary £80,000 - £90,000 bonuses excellent pension and benefits To secure maximum specified pay/rewards, you must possess all outlined experience, skills and knowledge Permanent role Real ability to influence direction and decision making - enjoy real agency Potential for progression A flexible approach City centre location Please note: 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 also be eligible to work in the UK. Senior Audit Manager, Newcastle upon Tyne

One of the North's leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services and employing c.1,000 staff, is seeking to recruit Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers to manage the day-to-day execution of a variety of Audit work. Supporting the Audit Manager, raising issues and concerns at an early stage, training Assistants, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, and comprehensive, quality Audit files are presented for review, as Audit Senior/Assistant Manager you will be responsible for: Completing Audit planning documentation Arranging the timing of Audit work with the Audit Manager responsible for the client Planning, scheduling, and delegating work to Audit Assistants, ensuring work is completed on time and to a high standard Briefing, training and debriefing Audit Assistants, giving formal feedback as required Liaising with client staff while on the client's premises, building effective relationships with client's staff Monitoring budgeted versus actual time spent, flagging up scope issues, on-site issues and overruns to the Audit Manager on a timely basis Keeping the client's staff informed of progress and issues while maintaining confidentiality Auditing the draft tax computation and tax provisions with supporting schedules and liaising with the tax staff to get these reviewed as required Preparing the draft financial statements to a reasonable standard, free from quality control issues As Audit Senior/Assistant Manager you'll offer/need to demonstrate: Relevant experience as an Audit Senior or a similar role Qualified ACCA, ICAS or ACCA or equivalent Leadership in your work and professional learning Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others Have good organisational skills Proactivity Rewards & Benefits: Basic salary of £35,000 - £48,000 per year and competitive benefits package Full time Permanent Excellent training, support and career development opportunities Attractive city centre office and flexible working 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. - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK permanently and without any restrictions - there is no visa sponsorship on offer for this role.

Successful, friendly and growing accountancy practice, established for over 30 years, seeks an experienced Accountant to join its well-established team on a full or part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid practice experience who enjoys client interaction, mentoring junior staff and working with a wide range of businesses click apply for full job details

One of the Norths leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist services, and employing c.1,000 staff, is seeking to recruit Audit Seniors and Assistant Managers to manage the day-to-day execution of a variety of Audit work. Supporting the Audit Manager, raising issues and concerns at an early stage, training Assista click apply for full job details

One of the Norths leading firms of chartered accountants and business advisors, offering an extensive range of corporate, personal and specialist tax services and employing c.1,000 staff, is seeking to recruit Tax Managers and Senior Managers to provide tailored tax advisory and compliance services in one of a range of specialisms Corporate Tax, Private Client Tax, Transaction Tax, Innovation Tax click apply for full job details

Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £10m turnover and employing 80 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first-class senior leadership team. We are looking to recruit a Divisional Managing Director to head their newly created division encompassing manufacturing, warehouse and e-commerce operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a business unit that is well-placed to be at the forefront of health and wellness innovation. As Divisional Managing Director, you will: Spearhead the strategic and operational leadership of the £3m t/o health products and merchandising division Develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy Introduce a health product range Lead a team across Manufacturing, Warehouse, R&D and Sales Oversee the development and execution of e-commerce and retail strategies/operations/merchandising Manage the division's budget, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement Manage supply chain operations Establish and optimise protein manufacturing capabilities Lead R&D initiatives to create innovative health supplement products Identify and capitalise on market opportunities to drive growth Ensure end-to-end excellence from product development to customer delivery As Divisional Managing Director, you will need: Ideally a background in health products/food manufacturing, warehousing and sales Ideally an understanding of protein manufacturing processes and health supplements Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the health supplement industry Experience of digital marketing tools and e-commerce platforms (preferable) Salary & benefits: £100k pa 25 days holiday + bank holidays Employee discounts Free on-site gym Enhanced sick pay scheme Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

My client is a Lancashire based, leading specialist in the design, development and manufacturing of specialist measurement and instrumentation technology utilised across a number of end-user industry groups. Reporting to the Business Development Director, my client seeks to appoint (in this newly created role) an Operations Manager click apply for full job details

Established for over 40 years, our client, a well-respected food processor and wholesaler, has built an enviable reputation for the consistent quality of service and product provided to its prestigious hospitality customers based in the region. They now seek to recruit a part-time Technical Manager to ensure that effective company policies, procedures and standards for the site continue to be impl click apply for full job details

Established for over 40 years, our client, a well-respected food processor and wholesaler, has built an enviable reputation for the consistent quality of service and product provided to its prestigious hospitality customers based in the region. They now seek to recruit a part-time Technical Manager to ensure that effective company policies, procedures and standards for the site continue to be impl click apply for full job details