Job Description

This Durham-based firm is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant. With great accessibility and parking, they are offering a very competitive salary, a 5 day working week, and attractive holiday package. They also would accommodate flexi-time.

Specialising in small local businesses and limited companies, they offer a bespoke service to clients in the North East. Primarily their focus is on Tax and VAT, so experience in this area would be highly beneficial.

They want someone who can come in and hit the ground running - this is not an entry-level role.

The role:
- arrangement of VAT returns, Corporate Tax Computations and Tax Returns.
- Preparing assessments for Individuals, Partnerships and Rental Property Income.
- Working closely on Sole Trader Accounts - management of the process.
- Payroll.
- Talking to and professionally dealing with clients and their concerns.
- Data Entry and Analysis.

The person:

- A minimum of 18 months - 2 years Practice Experience.
- Knowledge of TaxCalc, Brightpay and QuickBooks (Desirable).
- Experience working with Private clients.
- Limited company/small business experience.
- Understands the entire process and can hit the ground running.
- Qualifications are by no means an essential.

Provisionally they are looking to interview in mid-June. Get applying now and contact me, Tom Walsh, at Brook Street Newcastle.