Senior Accountant

Michael Page; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accountancy firm in Hale is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage statutory accounts and mentor junior staff. This role requires at least 3-4 years of practice experience and strong technical abilities in accounts and tax. The firm offers a competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000, on-site parking, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

On-site parking

Supportive team culture

Opportunity for impact

Flat structure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4 years' experience in practice.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax.
• Collaborative mindset, willing to support junior staff.
• Experience commuting to Altrincham.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for SME clients.
• Handle VAT returns and corporate tax computations.
• Support and mentor a semi-senior team member.

Skills

Accounts preparation

VAT returns

Management accounts

Corporate tax computations

Bookkeeping

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

IRIS

QuickBooks

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Accountant in this boutique Hale-based practice, you'll take ownership of statutory accounts, VAT, management accounts, and corporate tax for a varied client base. You'll work closely with a small, supportive team and mentor a semi-senior, all within a relaxed, people-first environment.

Client Details

This small but well-established firm in Hale offers a full suite of accountancy services to a sector-agnostic client base below the audit threshold. With a team of five, they pride themselves on their collaborative culture, flexibility, and genuine care for both clients and colleagues.

Description

As a Senior Accountant, you\'ll manage a portfolio of SME clients, preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, management accounts, and corporate tax computations. You\'ll also support and mentor a semi-senior team member and contribute to the firm\'s hands-on, all-in-it-together approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Statutory Accounts Preparation
• VAT Returns
• Management Accounts
• Corporate Tax
• Bookkeeping
• Mentoring and Support

Profile

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

• ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE
• Minimum 3-4 years\' experience in practice
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior staff
• Comfortable working in-office 5 days per week
• Experience with IRIS and QuickBooks (preferred)
• Be able to commute to Altrincham

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000
• On-site parking in Hale
• Supportive, people-first team culture
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a small, agile firm
• Flat structure - just good people doing great work