Accounts Senior

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Bury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounts Senior role in a respected independent accountancy practice in Greater Manchester. You will manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and growing companies, acting as the primary contact for accounting and business advisory needs.

You will prepare statutory and management accounts, review VAT and assist with corporation tax, while coaching junior staff and liaising with HMRC as required. Permanent role based in Bury.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be part-qualified/qualified by experience).
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a portfolio of business clients.
• Proven client-facing experience and confidence in managing client relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and cloud-based systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Review bookkeeping records and resolve accounting queries.
• Prepare and review VAT returns.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and related compliance work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and provide proactive support and advice.
• Support junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Liaise with HMRC and other third parties where required.
• Ensure assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Accounting software

Cloud-based systems

Team coaching

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or qualified by experience

UK accountancy practice experience

Accounts preparation for portfolio clients

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practice professional who enjoys building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality accounting services to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and growing companies.

Client Details

A respected and long-established independent accountancy practice in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

Description

As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact for their accounting and business advisory needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and resolving accounting queries.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and related compliance work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Attending client meetings and providing proactive support and advice.
• Supporting junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties where required.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be part-qualified/qualified by experience).
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a portfolio of business clients.
• Proven client-facing experience and confidence in managing client relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and cloud-based systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Offer

Accounts Senior Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 1pm finsih every Friday.
• A varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Permanent role based in Bury.