#RGJobs

AUDIT MANAGER

THE ROLE

We are seeking a fully qualified accountant with a focus on managing audits from planning to completion, to play a key role in the audit and assurance team.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality audit and assurance service, including preparing and reviewing audit plans and work.
• Plan staffing and resource for audit assignments.
• Manage the progress of jobs, ensure that budgets are met, address any problems that are encountered to ensure that the audit is finished within budget and timeframe.
• Review and sign off audit the audit file and address any problems or queries before passing it to the Partner for review.
• Identify ways to maximise the relationship with the client and deliver added value.
• Coach and develop audit staff to develop their knowledge.

ABOUT OUR AUDIT SERVICE LINE

The RG Audit & Assurance team is the firm’s largest service line with over 30 members of staff, including 5 Responsible Individuals. Whilst we are North-East based, our clients are spread across the entire UK, covering a wide range of sectors including, but not limited to, software development, PFI Projects, infrastructure and renewables, manufacturing, technology, and professional services.

Our clients range from small owner managed businesses to large international groups, and everything in between. We pride ourselves on high quality service and technical ability, along with developing long-term relationships with our clients.

Audit and Assurance

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified with practice experience.
• Demonstrable experience managing audits with commercial clients from planning to
• Experience working with MS Excel and Word and ideally CaseWare audit software.
• Demonstrable success managing members of staff.
• Strong up-to-date technical knowledge including FRS 102 in particular.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written, ability to deal with a variety of people in different environments.
• Organised – ability to deal with a variety of tasks.
• Client focused.
• Commercially aware.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Able to solve complex problems.
• Able to work well under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Be positive and committed to the Firm and its core values in dealings with both clients and staff

   BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine work life balance
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

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THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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TRANSACTION SERVICES - SENIOR MANAGER / DIRECTOR

THE ROLE

We are currently looking to recruit a corporate finance senior manager to join our award winning Corporate Finance service line.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious transaction services professional who has experience of managing and delivering opinion focused Financial and Tax Due Diligence and other transaction services on behalf of a variety of stakeholders including companies (both corporate and SME), PE houses, debt funds / tertiary lenders, along with high street banks.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Carrying out and delivering clear and concise financial and tax due diligence for a wide variety of clients (companies, PE houses, debt funds and tertiary lenders) on a multitude of transaction types across a range of industry sectors
• Working closely with RG’s award-winning CF service line to help our clients use the financial and tax DD carried out to inform their decision making when it comes to the transaction they are looking to execute, ensuring that the DD findings are factored into the equity value negotiations, along with the transactional documents (e.g. SPA, SHA etc)
• Analysing and interrogating financial information
• Preparing financial models on behalf of clients, whilst interrogating models already prepared (this is not a necessary requirement for a successful applicant as we will deliver training if no / limited prior experience)
• Responsible for timetabling and planning staffing for TS assignments
• Communicating clearly and proactively with multiple stakeholders on a timely basis, raising any red flags which may affect deal value as the assignment progresses
• Ensuring delivery to set deadlines
• Identifying ways to maximise the relationship with the client and deliver value above and beyond the initial assignment
• Responsible for TS business development working independently and with other members of the CF team
• Coaching and developing junior staff to increase their knowledge 

ABOUT OUR AUDIT SERVICE LINE

The RG Audit & Assurance team is the firm’s largest service line with over 30 members of staff, including 5 Responsible Individuals. Whilst we are North-East based, our clients are spread across the entire UK, covering a wide range of sectors including, but not limited to, technology, infrastructure and renewables, manufacturing, and professional services.

Our Financial and Tax Due Diligence clients range from small owner managed businesses to large international groups, PE houses, debt funds / tertiary lenders, along with high street banks and everything in between. We pride ourselves on providing high quality services and technical ability, along with developing long-term relationships with our clients.

The team isn’t all hard work however, and we enjoy an active social life with quarterly team nights out and social events, along with the opportunity to get involved with business development.

Audit and Assurance

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified with practice experience
• Demonstrable experience managing TS assignments, including F and T DD from initial scope and planning to completion
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to deliver under pressure
• Ability to develop new business opportunities
• Experience of managing members of staff and ability to work within a team
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to deal with a variety of people in different environments
• Client focused and commercially aware
• Ability to solve complex problems, work well under pressure and manage deadlines
• Be positive and committed to the Firm and its core values in dealings with both clients and staff
• We would prefer some experience in financial modelling, but this is not a prerequisite for this post

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine work life balance
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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TAX MANAGER

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced tax professional within our personal tax service line, with a particular focus on the agricultural sector.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Taking full responsibility for an interesting and diverse portfolio of tax returns, including HNWs, director/shareholders, partnerships and sole traders.
• Supervision and training responsibility for an assistant; reviewing their work and supporting them in their development
• Supporting clients on an “as-needed” basis with technical and procedural queries, HMRC tax enquiries and disclosures
• Involvement in tax advisory projects, including capital tax planning, pension planning and profit extraction.
• Dealing with new client enquiries, quoting and on-boarding.
• Taking an active role in the management of the firm’s overall personal tax compliance service, identifying efficiencies and assisting in the introduction of new processes and technologies.
• Developing and maintaining trusted long-term relationships with clients, colleagues and professional contacts.

ABOUT OUR PERSONAL TAX SERVICE LINE

RG’s Personal Tax team work with over 2000 clients, including individuals, partnerships and LLPs and trusts. Our services include traditional compliance work as well as advisory projects across all taxes.

We work closely with our colleagues in Business Tax and other service lines where appropriate, allowing our teams to extend their knowledge and skills.

Our focus is on getting to know our clients and anticipating their needs so that we can deliver an exemplary level of service.                   

Personal Tax

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• ATT or CTA qualified
• At least 2 years’ experience in a personal tax compliance role at manager level
• An interest in, and experience of, working with clients in the agricultural sector
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to deadlines
• An interest in developing and coaching junior staff and secondees
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to self-manage
• Willingness to research technical issues and ability to problem solve

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• Study support where applicable
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Assigned coach to support career development
• Free parking

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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TAX SENIOR

THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced tax professional within our personal tax service line, with an opportunity to develop specialist skills working with clients in the agricultural and rural business sector.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Taking responsibility for an interesting and diverse portfolio of tax returns, including director/shareholders, partnerships and sole traders.
• Supporting clients and colleagues on an “as-needed” basis with technical and procedural queries, HMRC tax enquiries and disclosures
• Developing and maintaining trusted long-term relationships with clients, colleagues and professional contacts.

ABOUT OUR PERSONAL TAX SERVICE LINE

RG’s Personal Tax team work with over 2000 clients, including individuals, partnerships and LLPs and trusts. Our services include traditional compliance work as well as advisory projects across all taxes.

We work closely with our colleagues in Business Tax and other service lines where appropriate, allowing our teams to extend their knowledge and skills.

Our focus is on getting to know our clients and anticipating their needs so that we can deliver an exemplary level of service.                   

Personal Tax

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• ATT qualified or part-qualified
• At least 2 years’ experience in a personal tax compliance role
• A genuine interest in working with clients in the agricultural sector. Previous experience of working with clients in this sector would be helpful, but not essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to self-manage
• Willingness to research technical issues and ability to problem solve

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• Study support where applicable
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme
• Assigned coach to support career development
• Free parking

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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ACOUNTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER

THE ROLE

Due to the continued growth over the last twelve months, we are looking for a self-directed and forward-thinking accountant to work within our Outsourced|FD service line as an accounts compliance manager.

The successful candidate should be interested in supporting small to medium-sized privately owned businesses, through managing a portfolio of clients supported by the rest of the Outsourced|FD team.

This role offers a perfect blend of leadership and client interaction, ideal for a seasoned Accountant who thrives in a general practice setting and enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Support leading and provide guidance within a small team.
• Manage a portfolio of clients and deliver high quality accounts service, including preparing and reviewing year end accounts.
• Plan staffing and resource for delivery assignments with the service line.
• Ensure timely delivery of services and meet deadlines by managing workflow, billing, and delegating tasks appropriately.
• Develop and expand on the existing and new client relationships with the key decision makers, and the wider team.
• Maintain daily communication with clients, addressing queries and providing expert advice.
• Manage the progress of jobs, ensure that budgets are met, address any problems that are encountered to ensure that the accounts are finished within budget and in a timely manner
• Review of VAT returns for clients
• Review of management accounts, management information and complimentary data, sense checking the output, removing inconsistencies, identifying trends and providing insightful commentary to clients
• Preparation of year end accounts for some of the service line’s larger clients.
• Review and sign off the accounts file and address any problems or queries before passing it to the Partner for review.
• Use Xero for various accounting tasks and ensure the team is proficient in its use.

ABOUT OUR OUTSOURCED|FD SERVICE LINE

Over the past few years, the use of outsourced finance and advisory functions has increased steadily for businesses of all sizes and industries, with a key focus on business performance and support to enable the business to achieve its goals. This effectively means delegating financial tasks and responsibilities to a third-party service provider.

Our overall aim is to ease the burden of financial administration, save you time and money, and ensure the business achieves its goals and strategic plans.

We believe we stand out from our peers by taking a carefully planned, strategic approach that ensures our clients have clear, accurate and real-time financial data, allowing business owners and stakeholders, with our guidance, to make the right strategic business decisions, and achieve their growth objectives.

We take a long-term approach and, as a consequence, provide a very different type of client service. We are:

• Trusted by our clients to get it right first time;
• Clear in the way we deliver our advice;
• Strategic in helping our clients build valuable businesses over the long term;
• Conscientious and will go the extra mile for our clients and their businesses; and
• Collaborative with each other, our clients and our professional friends

Outsourced|FD

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• Qualified Accountant, or qualified by experience, with a solid background in UK accounting practices.
• Excellent communication – both written and oral, with an ability to deal with a variety of people in different environments
• Excellent accounts preparation skills
• Organisational skills are essential – able to work within a team, handle pressure, manage multiple assignments without missing deadlines, but overall exceed expectations
• Have a passion for what you do
• Be positive and committed to the Firm and its core values in dealings with both staff and clients.
• Be forward-thinking, innovative and overall be a part of our continued growth.
• Experience working with MS Excel and Word and if possible, CCH accounts production and Xero
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Salary depending upon experience and qualification – Qualified AAT, Part or fully qualified ACA or ACCA.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine work life balance
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGER

THE ROLE

We are currently looking to recruit a corporate finance manager to join our award winning Corporate Finance service line.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients on all aspects of growth, strategy and M&A
• Producing business plans, information memorandums and business valuations
• Carrying out detailed research to identify potential strategic buyers and acquisition targets alike
• Preparing detailed financial models
• Helping to market businesses for sale and helping corporate acquirers make strategic acquisitions
• Helping clients secure growth / development capital
• Leading transactions

ABOUT OUR CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICE LINE

Award winning, RGCF delivers clear and creative transaction-related, strategic advice to our clients, achieving tangible results.  We provide proactive advice to businesses at all stages of their life cycle, including advising clients who are looking to raise growth and development capital or refinance, whilst advising businesses that may be looking to acquire another business to achieve step change growth. We also advise clients on how to go about improving the value of their business, in anticipation of us advising on the ultimate sale of the business.

RGCF was recently named as one of the top corporate finance advisers in the region by Experian and has won many awards, including the Corporate Finance Deal of the Year Award at the 2022 and 2023 NE Accountancy Awards, whilst our Head of Corporate Finance, Carl Swansbury has been named by Insider Media as Dealmaker of the Year on numerous occasions.          

Corporate Finance

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• Be a qualified accountant
• Have 1-3 years of corporate finance experience
• Be driven to deliver excellent client service
• Have a track record in delivering to tight client deadlines
• Enjoy networking with business owners and other professionals
• Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email
• Have excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine work life balance
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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CORPORATE FINANCE SENIOR MANAGER

THE ROLE

We are currently looking to recruit a corporate finance senior manager to join our award winning Corporate Finance service line.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to clients
• Producing business plans, information memorandums and business valuations
• Carrying out detailed research to identify potential strategic buyers and acquisition targets alike
• Preparing detailed financial models
• Helping to market businesses for sale
• Helping clients secure growth / development capital
• Leading transactions

ABOUT OUR CORPORATE FINANCE SERVICE LINE

Award winning, RGCF delivers clear and creative transaction-related, strategic advice to our clients, achieving tangible results.  We provide proactive advice to businesses at all stages of their life cycle, including advising clients who are looking to raise growth and development capital or refinance, whilst advising businesses that may be looking to acquire another business to achieve step change growth. We also advise clients on how to go about improving the value of their business, in anticipation of us advising on the ultimate sale of the business.

RGCF was recently named as one of the top corporate finance advisers in the region by Experian and has won many awards, including the Corporate Finance Deal of the Year Award at the 2022 and 2023 NE Accountancy Awards, whilst our Head of Corporate Finance, Carl Swansbury has been named by Insider Media as Dealmaker of the Year on numerous occasions.          

Corporate Finance

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• Be a qualified accountant
• Have 1-3 years of corporate finance experience
• Be driven to deliver excellent client service
• Have a track record in delivering to tight client deadlines
• Enjoy networking with business owners and other professionals
• Have excellent communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone and by email
• Have excellent IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have experience of advising on company acquisitions and disposals, MBOs and MBIs and fundraises / refinancing projects in the lower mid-market (e.g. Transactions with an enterprise value of between £5m-£75m)

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine work life balance
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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TALENT ACQUISITION LEAD

We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate to lead our talent acquisition and onboarding strategy.

Reporting directly to the partners the key responsibilities of the role are:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to write job adverts for current openings
• Advertise job openings on RGs careers pages, job boards and social networks
• Develop meaningful relationships with 3^rd party recruitment agencies, ensuring we are seen as the regional independent firm of choice for candidates
• Share suitable CVs with hiring managers
• Identify candidates to be headhunted
• Screen CVs and applications and update candidates on the hiring process
• Arrange interviews
• Share interview best practice with hiring managers
• Attend interviews with hiring managers
• Develop a standard interview process
• Evaluate candidates and discuss with hiring managers
• Draft and send offer letters
• Obtain employment references
• Send contracts of employment and supporting documentation
• Arrange start date and induction
• Coordinate and participate in induction process
• Monitor progress of new hires through the probationary period
• Promote RG as the independent firm of choice for candidates
• Support HR and operations with various talent related tasks

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

The key attributes that we will look for are:

• Understanding of the full-cycle of identifying talent, recruiting, onboarding and retaining
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential, while remaining flexible and adaptable
• Be positive and committed to the Firm and its core values
• Experience of ‘internal recruitment’ desirable but not essential
• Experience of recruiting for the accounting / professional services sector is desirable

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Progression opportunities
• The Peoples Pension
• Life insurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine work life balance
• Hybrid working
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase of additional holiday
• Cycle to work
• Tech scheme

Benefits brochure

#RGLIFE

There is a vibrant social life at RG. As well as Christmas and summer parties we have an annual firmwide quiz night, quarterly drinks and regular team lunches to foster a sense of community and belonging.

Our CSR committee nominates a Charity of the Year for which we organise various fun fundraising activities, events and competitions.

As well as supporting our Charity of the Year we have events for other charities such as volunteering at the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, Wear it Yellow for Marie Curie and Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Care.

We also participate in many events with our professional friends to raise funds for charity. We have taken part in sports events for basketball, football, netball and golf and have attended a number of charity quiz nights.

.RG Life

THE FIRM

Ryecroft Glenton is one of the leading independent advisory firms in the North East, which has built on a 120 year heritage, with a dynamic, fresh brand and modern culture. The business is built around its core values and people, who work incredibly hard and collaboratively over 7 service lines, to deliver clear advice and creative thinking to clients.

The culture of the firm is hard-working but friendly, with many people having been with the firm for 10 years or more. For those wishing to progress, the firm provides excellent training and career opportunities.

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