Outsourcing Accounts Senior

LGBT Jobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Pension matching

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible / agile working

Job summary

Menzies is seeking an Outsourcing Accounts Senior to join our team in the Manchester office. You’ll take ownership of more complex accounts prepared under UK GAAP and support a varied client portfolio with proactive accounting and advisory-led services.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop junior colleagues, work with Accounts Managers and Partners, and contribute to delivering high-quality financial statements while maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounting experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts under UK GAAP.
• ACA or ACCA qualification or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of preparing management accounts for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare statutory accounts and financial reports, including consolidations.
• Maintain accounting records and month-end adjustments.
• Prepare VAT returns and apply accounting knowledge.
• Support and develop junior colleagues within the team.
• Collaborate with Relationship Managers and Partners for a joined-up service.
• Travel to other offices and client sites as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Client relations

People development

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or in progress

Tools

Xero

Dext

CaseWare

QuickBooks

Job description

Outsourcing Accounts Senior role in Manchester office

Preparing complex accounts under UK GAAP

Supporting varied portfolio of clients with accounting needs

Opportunity to develop junior team members

Qualified ACA or ACCA required

Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.

We have a great opportunity for an Outsourcing Accounts Senior to join our team in the Manchester office.

Join our Outsourced Accounting Services team and work with a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting support alongside an advisory-led service. You’ll take ownership of more complex accounts prepared under UK GAAP, support clients across their finance function from source records and management accounts through to year-end statutory financial statements, and work closely with Accounts Managers to ensure a consistently high standard of delivery. You’ll also have the opportunity to support and develop more junior members of the team, helping them build their knowledge and confidence.

Why Menzies?

At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With over 1100 colleagues in the UK, we’ve built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:

• People First: Our work-life balance isn’t just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 and now also 2026
• Work with Inspiring Clients: You’ll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same.
• Collaborate Across The Firm: Working with various people across the firm to raise the profile of Menzies Academy
• Innovate with Purpose: We’re always looking for better ways to work—leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value.
• Empathy at Our Core: We don’t just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time.
• Certified B Corp™: Part of a global community of over 10,000 businesses recognised for meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility, accountability, and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Here’s what you’ll be doing: You’ll play a key role in supporting a varied portfolio of clients, taking ownership of their accounting requirements while building strong relationships and delivering a high-quality, proactive service.

• Take ownership of preparing management accounts, working closely with clients and Menzies Managers to understand and support their accounting needs.
• Prepare statutory accounts, consolidations and financial reports, alongside a variety of other client assignments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and working papers, including preparing and posting month-end adjustments.
• Prepare and complete VAT returns, confidently applying your technical accounting knowledge.
• Get involved in interesting ad hoc projects, including cloud accounting conversions, setting up bespoke reporting and helping clients bring their accounts up to date.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, Relationship Managers and Partners, becoming a valued point of contact.
• Support, supervise and develop junior colleagues, helping them grow their skills while ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Collaborate with teams across Menzies to provide clients with a joined-up service and identify opportunities where we can add further value.

Skills/Knowledge/Expertise:

We’re looking for someone with a solid grounding in accounting who is ready to take on more responsibility, work closely with clients and continue developing your career within Outsourced Accounting Services.

You’ll ideally bring:

• At least 2 years’ accounting experience within an accountancy practice, with experience preparing accounts under UK GAAP.
• You’ll be ACA or ACCA qualified or working towards your qualification, with a desire to continue developing your technical expertise.
• Confidence working directly with clients and senior stakeholders, building strong relationships and providing a high-quality service.
• The ability to take ownership of your work, manage priorities and deliver assignments accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with the ability to apply it confidently to real client situations.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Dext, CaseWare and QuickBooks, alongside strong Excel skills.
• A collaborative approach; you’ll enjoy working as part of a team while also being comfortable managing your own workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and a reputation for being organised, dependable and proactive.
• An interest in supporting and developing junior colleagues, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow.
• A willingness to collaborate with colleagues across Menzies and build relationships across different service lines.

There may also be occasional travel to other Menzies offices and client sites as part of the role.

Why Join Us?

At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That’s why we offer:

• Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we’ll help you achieve your goals.
• Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture.
• Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self.

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