Accountant Job, full-time or part-time, Sale

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy practice in Sale is seeking an experienced Accountant to join their team. This role includes managing SME clients, delivering services in accounts preparation, tax computations, and bookkeeping. The company promotes a collaborative culture, and offers flexible working and numerous benefits including competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working

Discretionary bonus scheme

Career mentoring and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in accounts production, tax, and bookkeeping.
• Tech-savvy and detail-oriented with a proactive attitude.
• Experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of SME clients with high-quality services.
• Coordinate with other departments and support junior colleagues.
• Participate in client meetings and ensure high standards are met.

Skills

Experience in accountancy practice

Technical skills in accounts production

Proficiency in tax and bookkeeping

Strong Excel skills

Confident in managing client relationships

Team-focused attitude

Tools

Xero

Job description

Your new firm
A dynamic and growing accountancy practice based in Sale is looking for an experienced Accountant to join their collaborative team. Known for their people-first approach, this firm offers a supportive environment, flexible working, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development. With a diverse SME client base across various sectors, they provide a fast-paced and rewarding place to grow your career.

Your new role
As an Accountant within the Accounts Team, you'll manage a varied portfolio of SME clients, delivering high-quality services across accounts preparation, tax computations, and bookkeeping. You'll play a key role in client meetings, coordinate with other departments, and ensure work is completed to high standards with a risk-managed approach. You'll also support junior colleagues through mentoring and coaching, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll bring experience from a busy accountancy practice, with strong technical skills in accounts production, tax, and bookkeeping (ideally using Xero). You'll be tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and confident in managing client relationships. Experience with Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS) and a proactive, team-focused attitude are essential. A willingness to get stuck in and support across the business is key.

What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a forward-thinking firm offering:

• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (enhanced with service)
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Discretionary bonus scheme and commission for introducing new staff/work
• Flexible working
• Birthday & Christmas vouchers
• Career mentoring and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Active Health & Wellbeing Committee
• Death in service
• Free on-site parking

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accountant looking to join a close-knit team with genuine scope for progression and a strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance.
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