Senior Accountant

Platinum Recruitment Group; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Altrincham practice. The role offers exposure to a varied client portfolio and opportunities to take ownership of work within a friendly, supportive team.

You'll manage client communication, prepare accounts and VAT returns, and assist with tax compliance for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders. AAT/ACCA plus 5+ years practice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience with Xero and QuickBooks.
• TaxCalc experience desirable.
• Knowledge of accounts prep, VAT and personal tax.
• AAT/ACCA or equivalent qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients with day-to-day contact.
• Prepare accounts and financial statements for various entities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns; support MTD ITSA.
• Prepare self-assessment tax returns.
• Build strong client relationships and meet deadlines.
• Mentor junior team members (advantageous).
• Work independently within a small, collaborative team.

Skills

Client communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

AAT/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

TaxCalc

Job description

Senior Accountant

Salary: £50,000+

Location: Altrincham

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join a friendly, established accountancy practice based in Altrincham.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys working closely with clients and wants to continue developing their career within a supportive, close-knit team.

The role offers exposure to a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors and business structures, with plenty of opportunity to take ownership of your work and develop your technical and client-facing skills.

The ideal candidate will be approachable, organised and keen to progress within accountancy, while contributing positively to the wider team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients, including day-to-day communication via email and telephone.
• Preparing accounts and financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and supporting clients with MTD ITSA requirements.
• Preparing self-assessment tax returns for clients.
• Building strong, professional relationships with clients and providing a high level of service.
• Taking ownership of deadlines and managing a varied workload effectively.
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Assisting with queries and providing guidance to clients where appropriate.

Requirements

• At least 5 years' experience working within an accountancy practice, with over 5 years' experience preferred.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• Experience with TaxCalc is desirable, but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of accounts preparation, VAT and personal tax.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A professional and personable approach to client relationships.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior members of a team would be advantageous.
• AAT, ACCA or another relevant qualification is preferred, although equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small, collaborative team.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established Altrincham accountancy practice where you can work with a varied client base, take real ownership of your portfolio and continue to develop professionally in a friendly and flexible environment.