Accounts & Business Services Senior

Job Title: ABS Senior

Location: Hybrid Working - Newcastle NE1

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35-hour week (Flexitime)

• Minimum 3 times per week in office
• May need to visit other offices and client sites for meetings and collaboration

Salary Range: £32,000 - £43,000

The ABS Senior role focuses on preparing and reviewing high‑quality ABS work, ensuring accuracy, timely delivery, and compliance with accounting standards. Responsibilities include overseeing client accounts, tax and financial requirements, building client relationships, and providing technical advice on complex accounting matters.

• Deliver accurate, well‑prepared management accounts with clear reconciliations and commentary.
• Complete VAT returns and working papers confidently, including complex areas.
• Prepare year‑end and statutory accounts end‑to‑end, meeting all legal requirements.
• Produce corporation tax computations for straightforward cases and support more complex work.
• Spot business changes that affect tax and flag required actions early.

• Use systems effectively to streamline work and improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot system issues and support others to resolve them.
• Identify technology opportunities to improve speed, accuracy or consistency.

• Maintain and develop technical knowledge through CPD and self‑learning.
• Share knowledge with junior team members by explaining processes clearly.
• Apply new learning to improve quality and efficiency across clients.

• Consistently deliver accurate, well‑documented work on time.
• Keep timesheets and WIP up to date without prompting.
• Identify and correct issues before review.
• Manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Take full ownership of the accuracy and completion of your work.

• Manage regular outputs across multiple clients.
• Work independently, escalating only genuinely complex issues.
• Organise workload and communicate changing priorities clearly.

• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Produce clear, review‑ready emails and updates.
• Raise concerns early, with suggested solutions.
• Support team delivery, coach juniors, and collaborate to solve problems.

• Build trust with clients through consistent, reliable service.
• Handle client queries independently and professionally.
• Tailor outputs to client expectations and understand commercial context.
• Act with integrity, protect confidentiality and represent firm professionally.

• 3–4 years’ experience in accounts and business services.
• A solid understanding of accounts processes and industry standards.
• Qualified with an AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Confidence using accounts and data analysis software.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) – including mental health cover, hospital treatment & 24/7 GP access.
• Health Cash Plans – covering everyday costs such as dental, optical & physiotherapy and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme – tax‑efficient retirement savings.
• Group Life Assurance – financial protection for loved ones.
• Cashback & savings portal – discounts across retailers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – tax‑free bike purchase support.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme – sustainable transportation with roadside support and servicing.
• Free Mortgage Advice – expert guidance for home‑buying.
• Season Ticket Loan – support with travel expenses.
• Enhanced Family Leave – generous policies for family needs.
• Holiday Entitlement – generous and increases with promotion.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, you will be required to undertake GDPR training to fully understand the regulations and ensure all work is carried out in a compliant manner.

BKL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitable qualified candidates eligible to work in the UK.

BKL collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants securely and for recruitment purposes only, in compliance with UK GDPR.