Accounts Senior

Butler Rose Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Health cash plan

Company sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced parental pay policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Manchester seeks an experienced Accounts Senior to manage client portfolios and oversee statutory accounts preparation. The role includes mentoring junior colleagues and ensuring compliance with tax returns. The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA qualifications, strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, and at least 3 years’ experience in an accountancy environment. This opportunity offers career development within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in accountancy practice.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their development.
• Ability to review technical accounts and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and prepare statutory accounts.
• Meet clients to discuss financial performance and provide advice.
• Review junior team members' work and ensure compliance.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling services.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Strong technical knowledge of FRS102

Client relationship management

Independent work and teamwork

Education

Qualifications ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Accounts Senior

Manchester

Up to £40,000

Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for a leading accountancy practice for an Accounts Senior role based in Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing Top 80 UK firm that offers genuine scope for career development within a supportive, award‑winning culture.

Duties

• Manage a portfolio of clients, overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax returns for directors.
• Meet regularly with key clients to discuss their financial performance and provide proactive advice.
• Review the work of junior team members, providing constructive feedback and ensuring files are ready for senior review.
• Support and mentor colleagues from apprentice level through to senior, contributing to the day‑to‑day management of the accounts team.
• Ensure accounts and tax returns are submitted in line with compliance and close‑down procedures.
• Monitor client issues, providing solutions and maintaining high levels of service.
• Manage your own client workflow, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Identify opportunities for cross‑selling additional services across the firm.

What we're looking for

• ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years' post‑qualification experience.
• Proven background within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS102, FRS102 Section 1A, and FRS105.
• Experience with consolidations and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and supporting their professional development.

Benefits

• 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Health cash plan after probation
• Perkbox subscription
• Paid professional membership or subscription
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• Enhanced parental pay policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme

If you're an experienced Accounts Senior looking to take the next step in your career with a forward‑thinking, people‑focused accountancy firm, we’d love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.