About the role

NRG is excited to partner with a distinguished, independent advisory firm located in Newcastle, looking for a Qualified Accountant to join as an Accounts Manager.

With a long-standing history, the firm is built on strong core values focused on being trusted, strategic advisors; and a collaborative culture. They operate across multiple service lines, delivering innovative advice and solutions to a diverse client base. The company fosters a supportive and friendly environment, offering excellent training and career development opportunities for dedicated professionals.

The role:

This division provides a variety of services and works closely with another key service line, giving staff a broad and diverse range of professional experiences.

The client portfolio is extensive, spanning small sole traders, family trusts, and estates to large international companies and professional organisations. These clients are located across the UK and Europe, with a particular focus on the North East of England.

Teams within this department manage areas such as payroll, bookkeeping, VAT, and accounting services, with some specialising in sectors such as agriculture, estates, technology, property, and legal services. Dedicated trainers also support the induction of new team members and the ongoing development of trainees as they work towards professional qualifications.

Benefits:

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme

Key Duties:

• Review year end accounts prepared by junior team members for sole traders, partnerships and some limited companies
• Manage a portfolio including monitor time spent and ensure that accounts are prepared within budget
• Review monthly and quarterly VAT returns

You will have:

• Accounting Qualification either AAT, ACA or ACCA
• An interest in working with clients in the agricultural sector
• Experience working with MS Excel and Word and if possible, CCH accounts production and Xero
• Experience guiding junior team members
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential, while remaining flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work within a team