Job Description

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Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at Armstrong Watson

Responsible for recruiting experienced talent, through to Partner grade, across all of our areas.

About Us

Armstrong Watson is a trusted independent Accountancy and Business Advisory firm based in the North of England and Scotland. Our services aim to support our clients' prosperity, security, and peace of mind, relying on our dedicated colleagues.

With approximately 700 colleagues across 19 offices, our people and culture are central to our success. We value honesty, humanity, trust, and passion in all we do.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Business Services Senior in our Newcastle office, working with clients from sectors like not-for-profit, hospitality, retail, construction, and manufacturing.

Main responsibilities include:

1. Drafting financial statements for various entities for review
2. Preparing business tax computations for review
3. Managing VAT returns, bookkeeping, and management accounts
4. Filing financial statements and corporate tax returns
5. Raising queries for review

Note: We are not accepting agency candidates for this vacancy.

The Candidate

Candidates should have:

• A Full UK Driving Licence
• AAT, ICAS, ACCA, or ACA qualification
• Experience in an accounting practice
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit and willingness to assist colleagues
• Strong prioritization, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm to grow within a dynamic team

The Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with life cover and income protection
• Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Optional additional leave through the Leave Purchase Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Referral and introductory schemes with financial rewards
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Additional perks such as social events and charity support

We support your career development and aim to foster a supportive environment.

Additional Details

• Senior Level: Mid-Senior
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industry: Accounting

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Locations include Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland, and surrounding areas, with recent postings ranging from 20 hours to 1 month ago.