Current Vacancies

Are you looking for a new challenge in a Corporate Tax role?

 

Join our growing tax team…

Our thriving and dynamic Corporate Tax team are always interested in hearing from great candidates.  We are keen to speak to those who have a strong background in a Corporate Tax role, whatever the level.

Please contact amy.carter@kirknewsholme.co.uk for an informal chat about our current opportunities.

Find out more about working for KN: https://www.kirknewsholme.co.uk/careers/

Due to the continued growth of our firm, we have an exciting opportunity for an accountant with at least two years external audit experience to join our thriving audit team in our dynamic, forward thinking accountancy practice based at Thorpe Park, Leeds.

This role is as an Audit Senior leading “on-site” audit fieldwork at clients’ premises, liaising with clients’ senior management and managing the audit team onsite. You will report to one of our Audit Managers or direct to a Partner, taking responsibility for the completion of audit files and the drafting of audited financial statements.

Requirements:

  • Qualified ACA or ACCA (or exam finalist) with at least two years external audit experience. Ideally this experience will predominantly be of auditing UK owner managed and family businesses who report under FRS102;
  • At least twelve months experience of leading “on-site” audit assignments and reporting to audit managers and partners;
  • Strong accounts experience;
  • Excellent communicator who needs to be able to work as part of a growing team, dealing with clients and other team members with a variety of experience alike;
  • Full UK driving licence and car; and
  • Good excel skills are a must, and experience with ProAudit, IRIS and SAGE would be preferable.

Kirk Newsholme are a Leeds based independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors established nearly 30 years ago – we currently have almost 50 team members and operate from a single office at Thorpe Park (LS15). We provide a full range of accounting, audit and tax services to an enviable client base dominated by owner managed ad family businesses. Our clients range from small businesses to an AIM listed company and include several businesses that are well known in the local area.

We pride ourselves on being of a size where we can offer exceptional levels of client service and for more information about our services and what our clients say please visit www.kirknewsholme.co.uk

In summary we can offer you:

  • An exciting opportunity to work with a fantastic client base to build ongoing relationships;
  • No hierarchy system like many large national firms. We work with a ‘one-team’ approach and have complete autonomy without the outside influences of a head office;
  • A supportive, nurturing working environment;
  • A team culture – you’ll never feel isolated; and
  • A fantastic opportunity for career progression.

Please apply to amy.carter@kirknewsholme.co.uk  with CV and covering letter.

Our first-class apprenticeship training programmes are an ideal career start for those of (but not limited to) school-leaver age (18+) and offer a fantastic tailored study route, providing an opportunity for a challenging and rewarding work experience as part of a dedicated and supportive team environment whilst earning a full-time salary.

Accountancy / Tax Apprentice

study via a L3 apprenticeship:

AAT (Accountancy) or ATT (Tax)

Progression on to L4/L7 – ACA, ACCA or CTA

(professional status – Chartered/Certified Accountant/Tax Advisor)

Employer Name: Kirk Newsholme

Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Training provider: National accountancy training provider (Leeds based)

Vacancy ref: SLSEP25

Location: Leeds LS15 8GB (Thorpe Park)

Salary: £16,100 starting salary

Applications close: 28 February 2025

Start date: September 2025

Requirements:

  • 2 A-levels or equivalent (Grades A-C)
  • Minimum Grade 5 in GCSE Maths and English.

Vacancy details:

An exciting opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to train to become AAT qualified Accountant or ATT qualified Tax Technician.  Study via a fully-funded Apprenticeship with our Leeds-based training provider whilst gaining experience and training in the workplace within a supportive and nurturing team.

Recruitment will be into one of 3 departments – Accounts, Audit or Tax.

About us:

Kirk Newsholme is a dynamic, forward-thinking, Leeds based independent firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors established over 30 years ago.  We are currently a team of 60+ staff members, many of the team being under the age of 30.

We operate from a single office at Thorpe Park (LS15) and provide a full range of accounting, audit and tax services to an enviable client base dominated by owner managed and family businesses, predominantly across the Yorkshire region.

We pride ourselves on being of a size where we can offer a full and diverse range of services whilst still maintaining exceptional levels of client service and an emphasis on staff development.

In summary we can offer you:

  • An exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing team in a modern working environment;
  • Competitive salary with regular performance-related increases & 25 days holiday pa
  • fully-funded study package
  • High-quality workplace training and study towards a professional qualification;
  • Team culture – you’ll never feel isolated;
  • Varied client base offering challenging work and opportunity to build client relationships;
  • Fantastic opportunity for career progression

To apply:

Please send covering letter & CV to:

applications@kirknewsholme.co.uk stating the job vacancy reference

Current apprenticeship events

We will be involved in several upcoming apprenticeship events which are fantastic opportunities to meet our team and chat with our trainees about current opportunities and ask any questions to gain an insight into working for KN.

12 February 2025 – Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair, First Direct Arena.  Book your free ticket here

17 & 18 February 2025 – First Intuition Finance Academies – FI are leading accountancy training specialists and their finance academies offer an opportunity to take part in CV writing, mock interviews with real employers and an insight into the role of an accountant.  Book your place here (if under 18 you will need a parental consent form).

26 February 2025, 5-8pm – Kirk Newsholme Accountancy Insight Evening.  Held at our offices at Thorpe Park, LS15, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the role of an accountant and working for KN.  There will be opportunity to meet and chat to existing trainees of all levels as well as more senior team members and our Training Providers, First Intuition to gain an understanding of the study routes available – a great idea to attend if you are thinking of submitting an application for our Sept 2025 apprenticeship roles.  Refreshments will be provided.  Please note places are limited. Book your free place here