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Accounts and Business Services - Semi-Senior (Newcastle)

Accounts Business Services - Semi‑Senior Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Newcastle NE1 (min. 3 days in office)
Hours: 35 per week, Mon-Fri (flexitime)
Salary: £24,000-£32,000

We're partnering with a Top 40 accountancy and advisory firm with over 130 years of history and a strong commitment to responsible, purpose‑driven growth. As a certified B Corp and member of an international network, they support a wide range of clients-from entrepreneurs and high‑net‑worth individuals to ambitious SMEs and global groups.

The Opportunity

This Semi‑Senior role is ideal for someone building on early accounts experience while studying AAT/ACA/ACCA. You'll gain hands‑on exposure across accounts, tax, and digital systems, working closely with seniors while taking ownership of your own work.

What You'll Do

  • Prepare VAT returns, management accounts, journals, and basic statutory accounts
  • Support more complex assignments such as group accounts and consolidations
  • Complete simple corporation tax computations
  • Apply practical VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax knowledge
  • Use systems such as Silverfin, Xero, Alphatax, Karbon, and Excel
  • Reconcile and validate data accurately
  • Manage your own workload, deadlines, and budgets
  • Communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, producing client‑ready work

What We're Looking For

  • 1-2 years' experience in accounts/business services
  • Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
  • Confident user of accounting and data systems
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Studying towards AAT, ACA, or ACCA

Culture & Values

You'll be joining a collaborative, inclusive firm that values curiosity, integrity, pride in work, and a positive, enjoyable working environment.

Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension & Group Life Assurance
  • Cashback & retail discounts
  • Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
  • Free mortgage advice
  • Season ticket loan
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Increasing holiday entitlement
  • Structured training, professional study support, coaching, and progression pathways

The Recruitment Process

  1. Introductory Teams call
  2. First‑stage interview with the team
  3. Final on‑site interview and office tour

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you know someone who would be great at this role, why not take advantage of our referral scheme? We offer £200 in shopping vouchers for every referred candidate who we place in a role. Terms & Conditions Apply. https://www.ambition.co.uk/refer-a-friend