Semi Senior / Senior Practice Accountant

Square Peg Associates; Bolton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £40,000

Progression pathway

Friendly, collaborative working culture

Job summary

A growing accountancy firm in Bolton is seeking a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant to join its dynamic team. The role involves preparing accounts, managing VAT returns, and working closely with clients. Ideal candidates will possess AAT qualification or be studying towards it, with at least 3 years of experience in an accountancy environment. With a competitive salary up to £40,000, this full-time position offers a supportive culture focused on personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards further exams or QBE.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Confident communicator with a professional manner.
• Able to manage workload independently while working well in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various clients.
• Complete and submit VAT returns.
• Process and review financial data.
• Assist with tax computation information.
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and control account reviews.
• Work with cloud-based accounting software.
• Support colleagues to meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

AAT qualified or studying towards further exams

3 years’ experience within an accountancy practice

Confident communicator

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant (Practice – Bolton)

Salary up to £40,000 (DOE and negotiable)

Take the next step in your practice career with an established and expanding accountancy firm based in Bolton.

A forward-thinking accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant to support its growing portfolio of clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who is keen to gain broader exposure, take on responsibility, and work or progress within a team environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 depending on experience/negotiable
• Full-time, permanent role / office based
• Progression pathway toward senior-level responsibilities if this is for you
• Fully supportive of solid staff who want a 9am – 5pm role with no overtime or progression
• Friendly, collaborative working culture
• Broad and varied workload across accounts and VAT

The Role

• Preparation of year-end and accounts for a range of clients
• Completion and submission of VAT returns
• Processing and reviewing financial data
• Assisting with information for tax computations
• Managing sales and purchase ledgers
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
• Bank reconciliations and control account reviews
• Working with cloud-based accounting software, including Xero / Dext
• Supporting colleagues to ensure deadlines are met
• Comfortable and communicative with clients, ensuring that their queries and expectations are met

About You

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards further exams or QBE
• At least 3 years’ experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Confident communicator with a professional manner
• Able to manage workload independently while working well within a team
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work

About the Firm

Based in Bolton, this growing accountancy practice supports a wide range of owner-managed businesses and individuals. The firm prides itself on delivering a high standard of service as the business continues to expand.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.