Student Accountant-Bishop Auckland Office
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Position Overview & Specifications
Due to the continued expansion of the Practice, we seek an enthusiastic and proactive team member to join our professional accountancy team at our Bishop Auckland office.
A levels will be required, however, interviews will be undertaken pending A level results.
You will be given ongoing training and support to develop your skills within the Practice both on a day to day basis and through our ACCA student training package.
Good computer skills will be essential and ongoing training will be given to use the various accountancy software packages.
Please email your full C.V. to kscott@willisscott.co.uk (Mr Ken Scott Senior Partner)
Accounts Assistant South Shields Office
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive team member to join our South Shields office.
You will be given ongoing training and support to develop your skills within the Practice on a day-to-day basis.
3 to 4 years Accountancy experience will be required to prepare Draft Accounts and Financial Statements, Vat Returns, Business & Personal Tax Computations and general administrative work.
A good knowledge of packages such as Xero and Sage would be beneficial and ongoing training will be given to use the various accountancy software packages.
Please email your full C.V. to either kscott@willisscott.co.uk (Mr Ken Scott Senior Partner) or wlund@willisscott.co.uk (Mrs Wendy Lund Managing Partner)
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,724 - £65,291 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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