Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused accountancy practice in Altrincham is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare and review statutory accounts while advising SMEs on business performance. This role involves client meetings, managing accounts preparation, and leading team efforts within a high-performing environment. With a salary range of £35,000‑£40,000, the firm offers flexible working options, a pension scheme, and private healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge and IT skills with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude.

Benefits

Flexible working options (4-day week)

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong foundational accounting knowledge, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experienced in preparing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Confident, personable, and able to lead client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and partnerships.
• Advise clients on business growth and profitability.
• Lead or support team on accounts preparation and client queries.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Management accounts preparation

Advisory support

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualification by experience accepted (ACA/ACCA desirable)

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

We are supporting a fast-growing, client-focused accountancy practice with the recruitment of a Senior Accountant. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role for a proactive, capable individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. The firm values attitude, energy, curiosity, and strong practical accounting skills over formal qualifications.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to work closely with clients, advise on business performance, and contribute to a high‑performing, collaborative team. The client works with SMEs, typically below £1m turnover, and takes a commercially minded, advisory‑led approach rather than a traditional compliance‑only focus.

Senior Accountant - Role Overview

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of businesses, including limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
• Produce and interpret management accounts, financial reports, and bespoke reporting packs
• Advise clients on business growth, cashflow, profitability, pricing, and operational improvements
• Prepare annual financial plans and forecasts, including P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and scenario analysis
• Hold client meetings and present clear, actionable advice
• Lead or support team members on accounts preparation, client queries, and other ad‑hoc projects
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy and professionalism in all work
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and client outcomes

Senior Accountant - Role Requirements

• Strong foundational accounting knowledge, including double‑entry bookkeeping and reconciliations
• Experienced in preparing statutory accounts, management accounts, and corporate/personal tax returns (tax experience desirable but not essential)
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide advisory support to clients
• Confident, personable, and capable of leading client meetings
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and ability to meet deadlines
• Positive, proactive, and solutions‑focused, with a high level of energy and curiosity
• Can manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
• Qualification by experience accepted – formal ACA/ACCA is desirable but not essential; practical capability, attitude, and results are the priority
• Strong IT skills, including accounting software (experience with Xero, Sage, or CCH advantageous) and Microsoft Excel/Word

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000‑£40,000 starting (higher for exceptional candidates)

Flexible working options: 4‑day week (36 hours)

Office‑based role with on‑site parking

Pension scheme, private healthcare (after qualifying period), and Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to work closely with clients in an advisory capacity