Accounts Senior

Sellick Partnership; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Hybrid working

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is working with a well-regarded accountancy practice in Bury, Greater Manchester, to appoint an experienced Accounts Senior on a permanent basis. You will handle a varied mix of accounts, tax and compliance work for a broad client base, contributing quickly from day one.

The team is small and close-knit, with study support available for the right person and a clear route to portfolio ownership as the practice grows. Hybrid working: 2-3 days in the Bury office.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Solid grounding in accounts preparation across various client types.
• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified or part-qualified; qualified by experience considered.
• Comfortable with bookkeeping, VAT and personal tax.
• Ability to manage own deadlines and communicate well with clients.
• Works well within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for a mixed portfolio including sole traders, partnerships and companies.
• Completion of VAT returns and ensuring MT D compliance.
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and CT600 returns.
• Personal self-assessment tax returns for directors, sole traders and individuals.
• Management accounts preparation and financial reporting for client decision-making.
• Bookkeeping and ledger management for a range of clients.
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members.
• Building and maintaining strong day-to-day client relationships.
• Contributing to KPIs and supporting the management team as required.

Education

ACA/ACCA/AAT qualifications

Job description

Accounts Senior

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Study support available

Bury, Greater Manchester - Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)

Permanent

Sellick Partnership is working with a well-regarded accountancy practice in Bury who are looking for an experienced Accounts Senior to join their team permanently. The practice is part of a wider group with ambitious growth plans and this role has been created to support an expanding client base. It's a genuine opportunity for someone who wants to get stuck in from day one and build towards managing their own portfolio over time.

Overview of the Accounts Senior role

You will be joining a small, close-knit team of seven, working on a varied mix of accounts, tax and compliance work for a broad range of clients. The role is hands-on from the start, the practice needs someone who can contribute quickly rather than spend months finding their feet. The business is open to candidates at different stages of their career, including those still working towards their qualifications and study support is available for the right person.

Key responsibilities of the Accounts Senior will include

• Preparation of accounts for a mixed portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Completion of VAT returns and ensuring clients remain MTD compliant
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
• Personal self-assessment tax returns for directors, sole traders and individuals
• Management accounts preparation and financial reporting to support client decision-making
• Bookkeeping and ledger management for a range of clients
• Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members
• Building and maintaining strong day-to-day relationships with clients
• Contributing to the wider team's KPIs and supporting the management team as required

What we are looking for in the Accounts Senior

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice - this is essential
• Solid grounding in accounts preparation across a variety of client types
• ACA, ACCA or AAT qualified or part-qualified - qualified by experience will also be considered
• Comfortable with bookkeeping, VAT and personal tax
• Someone who takes ownership of their work and can manage their own deadlines
• A good communicator who builds trust with clients and works well within a small team

What is on offer alongside the Accounts Senior position

• Salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Study support for candidates working towards ACA, ACCA or AAT
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Bury office
• Clear route to portfolio holder as the practice grows
• Small, supportive team with a collaborative and family-friendly culture
• Part of a larger group with strong long-term growth plans

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