Experienced Accountant

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Free parking or convenient transport

Job summary

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking an Experienced Accountant to join its general practice team. The role suits Semi-Senior, Senior or Assistant Manager with a minimum 4 years UK practice experience.

Responsibilities include preparing accounts for limited companies and sole traders, completing business and personal tax returns, VAT, bookkeeping and management accounts, plus active involvement in client relationships and practice development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ UK accountancy practice experience.
• Experience preparing accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients including VAT, bookkeeping and management accounts.
• Support tax planning, statutory work and wider practice development.
• Formal qualifications are less important than practical experience and the right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Complete business and personal tax returns.
• Manage a varied portfolio of clients.
• Undertake VAT, bookkeeping and management accounts, depending on experience.
• Support tax planning, statutory work and wider practice development.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA qualification

ICAEW qualification

QBE (Qualified by Experience)

Job description

Experienced Accountant – General Practice

Greater Manchester | Full-time or Part-time | Salary Negotiable

Ready for a new challenge in accountancy practice?

We are recruiting an experienced Accountant to join an established accountancy practice in Greater Manchester. Whether you are a Semi-Senior, Senior or Assistant Manager, this is an opportunity to take on a varied role where your experience, personality and commercial awareness really matter.

Essential: Minimum 4 years’ recent UK accountancy practice experience.

The Role

Prepare accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses. Complete business and personal tax returns. Manage a varied portfolio of clients. Undertake VAT, bookkeeping and management accounts, depending on experience. Support tax planning, statutory work and wider practice development. Build strong client relationships and deliver excellent service. About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced in UK general practice, with strong technical knowledge. Commercially minded, organised and detail-focused. Confident communicating with clients and colleagues. Proactive, approachable and willing to get involved. Comfortable managing deadlines and supporting the team during busy periods. AAT, ACCA, ICAEW or QBE candidates are welcome. Formal qualifications are less important than practical experience and the right attitude. Study support is not the main focus of this opportunity.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Generous holiday entitlement. Full-time or part-time flexibility. A varied role with scope to use your skills and make a difference. Convenient transport links and nearby free parking.