Practice Accountant

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern City Centre offices

Generous annual leave

Workplace pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd in Manchester City Centre is seeking a Practice Accountant / Client Manager to own a key client portfolio and join the senior leadership team. This on-site/hybrid role offers £40,000-£52,000+ DOE with a clear path to Senior Management.

The successful candidate will oversee statutory accounts under FRS 102 & FRS 105, resolve HMRC queries, and drive growth through cross-selling opportunities while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist with 4-5+ years UK accountancy practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory financial statements under FRS 102 & FRS 105.
• Lead client portfolio management and handle complex tax/HMRC queries.
• Mentor trainees and supervise junior fee-earners to ensure quality control.

Skills

Client management

Tax compliance

Mentoring

Financial statement preparation

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification or finalist

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant ready to step into a high-visibility client management role within a premier Manchester practice? Our client is a well-established, modern accountancy firm based in Manchester City Centre. Known for their technical excellence, forward-thinking approach, and supportive culture, they are seeking a Practice Accountant / Client Manager to take full ownership of a key client portfolio and join their senior leadership team.

Practice Accountant / Client Manager

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £40,000 - £52,000+ DOE

The Opportunity

In this senior, client-facing position, you will act as the primary trusted advisor to a varied portfolio of SMEs, corporate clients, and fast-growth businesses. Managing engagements end-to-end, you will oversee statutory accounts preparation under FRS 102 & FRS 105, resolve complex tax advisory and HMRC queries, and drive practice growth by identifying cross-selling opportunities. Working alongside senior partners, you will play a central role in quality control, technical file reviews, and mentoring junior staff, with a transparent pathway to Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: ACA/ACCA qualified or finalist/nearly qualified with 4-5+ years' UK accountancy practice experience (essential).
• Technical Mastery: In-depth technical expertise in preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements under FRS 102 & FRS 105, combined with strong handling of complex corporate and personal tax compliance.
• Portfolio & Client Leadership: Proven ability to independently manage a client portfolio, maintain strong relationships, handle advanced tax/HMRC queries, and spot business development opportunities.
• Supervision & Mentoring: Demonstrated experience in reviewing junior fee-earner work, conducting technical quality checks, and mentoring trainees to foster team development.

Package & Benefits

• Base Salary & Bonus: £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualification status, aligned with Manchester market rates), plus a performance-related bonus scheme.
• Professional Support: Funded study support for finalist exams alongside fully backed ongoing CPD and leadership development.
• Work-Life Balance: Supported hybrid/flexible working arrangements with excellent work-life balance initiatives.
• Environment & Health: Modern City Centre offices, generous annual leave allowance, workplace pension, and employee health/wellbeing perks.