Accounts Senior

JWH Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Study support

Learning and development

Pension scheme

Dress for your day

Wellbeing support

Mental health support

Social events

Career progression

People-focused culture

Job summary

JWH Recruitment in Manchester is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Accountant to join its experienced accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nearly qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced practice environment.

The role involves delivering high-quality accounts, tax and advisory services to owner-managed businesses, with strong client relationships and practical advice.

Qualifications

• Nearly ACA or ACCA qualified, or newly qualified.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Good understanding of corporation and personal tax compliance.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial statements for a varied client portfolio.
• Assist with corporation and personal tax liabilities.
• Provide tax planning ideas and process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Coach and mentor accounts trainees.
• Support cloud accounting systems and digital processes.

Skills

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Mentoring juniors

Cloud accounting

Tech-savvy

Education

ACCA/ACA near-qualified or newly qualified

Tools

CCH

Job description

We are recruiting for a forward-thinking accountancy and business advisory practice seeking a Senior Accountant to join its experienced accounts team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nearly qualified or newly qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced practice environment. The role will involve working closely with managers and directors to deliver high-quality accounts, tax and advisory services to a varied client portfolio, including owner-managed businesses.

The position would suit an ambitious and client-focused individual who enjoys building relationships, providing practical advice and supporting the development of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end financial statements for a varied portfolio of clients
• Calculate corporation tax and personal tax liabilities
• Support clients with tax planning ideas and accounting process improvements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Act as a key point of contact for client queries
• Work closely with managers and directors to deliver a high standard of client service
• Support the overall delivery of accounts, tax and advisory services
• Liaise with other departments to ensure clients receive joined-up advice
• Review and support work prepared by junior team members where required
• Coach, mentor and develop accounts trainees
• Assist clients with cloud accounting systems and digital processes
• Manage deadlines and ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Develop a strong understanding of clients' businesses to provide tailored advice

Requirements

• Nearly ACA or ACCA qualified, or newly qualified
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing accounts for owner-managed businesses and SMEs
• Good understanding of corporation tax and personal tax compliance
• Comfortable working directly with clients and building long-term relationships
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support and develop junior members of staff
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Tech-savvy with experience using accounting software and cloud systems
• Knowledge of CCH would be advantageous
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Competitive salary package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Fully funded study support
• Tailored learning and development programme
• Company pension scheme
• Dress for your day policy
• Health and wellbeing support
• Mental health support
• Regular social, wellbeing and community events
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing accountancy practice
• Supportive and people-focused working environment