Semi-Senior Accountant – Stockton-on-Tees (Teesside)
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time (or part-time by agreement) | Semi-Senior Accountant
Industry: Accountancy Practice / SME Accountancy & Tax Services
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)
About the Firm
Join a locally trusted branch of a national accountancy network focused on supporting small businesses, sole traders and limited companies.
The practice provides a modern, cloud-based service offering accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, tax, and advisory support to a broad SME client base.
Opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to quality service and client success.
Role Overview
Provide essential accounting support across a varied portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Deliver a combination of statutory accounts, management accounts, bookkeeping, VAT, tax and advisory services — reflective of a full-service SME-focused accountancy practice.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare statutory and management accounts for SMEs (limited companies, partnerships, sole traders)
Produce VAT returns and assist with compliance and submission processes
Support corporation tax, personal tax computations and client tax work
Maintain accurate client bookkeeping, control account reconciliations and ledger integrity
Assist with payroll and cloud-accounting workflows; support clients with cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks)
Liaise regularly with clients, maintaining strong relationships and providing clear, practical advice
Support clients with tax, cash flow and business processes improvement opportunities
Work collaboratively within the practice team; support other accountants and contribute to continuous process improvements
Ideal Candidate Profile
Part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / equivalent) or experienced accountant with a practice background
Proven experience preparing accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and tax work for small/medium-sized clients
Comfortable with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks or similar) and digital workflows
Good technical understanding of accounting and tax standards, compliance, and client advisory needs
Excellent communication, client service orientation and relationship-building skills
Organised, detail-focused and capable of managing multiple deadlines and client portfolios
Benefits & Perks
Salary £28,000 – £34,000 (depending on experience)
Exposure to a diverse SME client base across sectors
Use of modern cloud-based accounting tools and efficient digital workflows
Supportive team environment with development and progression opportunities
Broad exposure across accounting, tax and advisory services — valuable for career growth
For more information please contact:
Carly Dunn, Divisional Talent Partner
T: 07706 309606
E: carly@supreme-ss.com