Semi Senior Client Accountant

Sumer Group Holdings Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Semi Senior Client Accountant to join their dynamic team in Bolton. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with client managers, assisting in the delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax returns. You will play a vital role in preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with reporting standards. With a positive culture and a focus on career development, this firm provides excellent benefits, including flexible working and mental health support, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow their careers in accounting.

Benefits

Counselling Services

Subsidised Health

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in accounting.
• Part-qualified ACCA/ICAEW with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality and address potential risks proactively.

Skills

Statutory Accounts FRIS102(1a)

Corporation Tax

Personal Tax

Management Accounts

VAT

Excel Skills

Bookkeeping (Xero, Sage)

ACCA/ICAEW Part-Qualified

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ICAEW

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

Job description

Semi Senior Client Accountant

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bolton

Description

• Assisting client managers with the delivery of statutory accounts, MI, and tax returns.
• Performing ad-hoc bookkeeping duties.
• Working directly with client managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing annual financial statements ensuring compliance with current reporting standards, for review by manager/partner.
• Preparing supporting accounting schedules and reconciliations, obtaining relevant documentation to evidence amounts in the financial statements.
• Maintaining confidentiality as a Data Processor in accordance with GDPR.
• Identifying potential problems or areas of risk and proactively addressing them or reporting as appropriate.
• Preparing basic tax computations and schedules (with assistance from the tax department for more complex situations) for inclusion in the financial statements.
• Preparing finalisation meeting agendas to highlight discussion points with clients.
• Ensuring all submissions to Companies House and HMRC are completed before deadlines.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Minimum 4 years’ experience.
• Part-qualified ACCA/ICAEW.
• Knowledge of Statutory Accounts FRIS102(1a).
• Experience with Corporation Tax.
• Experience with Personal Tax.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Good understanding of VAT.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with bookkeeping platforms such as Xero and Sage.
• CCH experience is preferred, but training will be provided.

What We Offer

Our people, join and stay at Cowgills because of the positive and enjoyable culture created by our team. We guarantee you'll love working here. As an independent firm, there are many opportunities to expand your knowledge and work across various business sectors. We offer flexible working, excellent development and career growth opportunities—making your career our priority. Benefits include access to counselling services, subsidised health, cycle-to-work scheme, and mental health support. We also offer a highly competitive salary (details available upon request).