Qualified Accountant SME Client Base

Butler Rose; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join their SME team. This role offers hybrid working, managing a diverse portfolio of clients while providing strategic advisory support. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in statutory accounts and tax returns, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment. The firm promotes a friendly culture and offers long-term progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy 5 additional days

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 12 months

Exposure to advisory work and long-term progression prospects

Friendly, down-to-earth team and supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in preparing statutory accounts
• Strong understanding of corporation and personal tax returns

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients across various sectors
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax returns
• Provide strategic advisory support to clients

Job description

Qualified Accountant

Manchester

Up to £45,000

Hybrid Working Available

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join the SME team of a well-established and forward thinking accountancy firm in Manchester. With a modern, open‑plan office in the city centre, this team supports a wide range of growing SMEs and owner‑managed businesses across the North‑West and beyond.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team that goes beyond compliance, offering hands‑on advisory support, helping clients with everything from year‑end accounts and tax returns to strategic planning, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.

What's on offer :

• 25 Days annual leave + bank hols + option to buy 5 additional days
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 12 months
• Modern, well‑located city‑centre office
• Exposure to advisory work and long‑term progression prospects
• Friendly, down‑to‑earth team and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to work closely with clients and add real value

What you’ll be doing :

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns
• Acting as a key point of conta...