Senior Accountant Middlesborough

Job: Practice Accountant

Location: Middlesborough

Salary: Up to £45,000 (DOE)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing independent accountancy practice in the Middlesborough area, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio alongside flexible hybrid working and strong long‑term progression opportunities.

The firm has built a strong reputation across the local market and continues to experience sustained growth through referrals and long‑standing client relationships.

• Hybrid working available with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible working approach
• Paid study leave and exam support where required
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Modern office environment with cloud‑based systems
• Long‑term progression opportunities within a growing independent practice

• Preparing and reviewing year‑end accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Managing client relationships across sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing corporation tax and related compliance work
• Advising owner‑managed businesses on day‑to‑day accounting matters
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of staff where required
• Working across cloud‑based accounting systems and practice software
• Potential involvement in audit work depending on experience and interest

• Previous experience working within UK accountancy practice
• ACA or ACCA qualified preferred
• Strong experience preparing accounts for a varied client base
• Confident managing client relationships independently
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Commercial and proactive approach to client service
• Audit exposure beneficial but not essential
  
  Agricultural or farming client experience advantageous but not essential