Account Manager

DF Capital; Trafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Trafford is seeking a client-focused accountant to join their experienced team. The successful candidate will have proven experience in accountancy, particularly with Xero, and will handle a range of tasks including preparing year-end accounts, tax returns, and VAT submissions. Ideal applicants will possess excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a sound understanding of UK tax regulations. Professional development opportunities are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant for clients.
• Strong knowledge of Xero and ability to produce and understand accounts.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve clients as an extension to their businesses.
• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Complete corporation tax and personal tax returns.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with bookkeeping and management accounts.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant

Knowledge of Xero

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Understanding of UK tax regulations

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a commercial and ambitious, client focussed accountant to contribute to and learn from an experienced team of experts providing a full range of accountancy and advisory services to a range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Serving clients as an extension to their businesses with a view to creating positive commercial and process outcomes
• Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Completion of corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts
• Collaborating internally and consulting directly with clients to resolve queries and provide commercial and technical support
• Supporting other staff
• Assisting with audit fieldwork from time to time
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant for clients
• Strong knowledge of Xero and ability to produce and understand accounts
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and confident working independently and with the team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Good understanding of UK tax regulations and accounting standards
• Exposure to audit work
• Willingness to continue professional development and qualification and desire to partner commercially with clients