Senior Accountant

Recruitment Solutions (NW) Ltd; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Up to 2 days WFH

Long-term progression opportunities

Varied client portfolio

Supportive environment

37.5-hour week

Job summary

A Senior Accountant role is available at a growing accountancy practice in the UK. The position offers ownership of a varied client portfolio and close collaboration with senior management, with genuine long-term progression opportunities.

Key duties include preparing and reviewing accounts, tax computations for CT and personal tax, and providing proactive client advice. Hybrid working is available, with a 37.5-hour week and growth opportunities as the practice expands.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts, corporation tax and personal tax.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior staff/students.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Preparing and reviewing accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns.
• Providing clients with proactive advice and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Assisting with audit assignments where required.
• Reviewing the work of junior and semi-senior members of the team.
• Supporting senior management with advisory work and special projects.
• Attending client meetings and developing strong, long-term relationships.
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice.

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Client in their established and growing Accountancy Practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional to take ownership of a varied client portfolio, work closely with senior management and benefit from a genuine long-term progression opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing a varied portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
• Preparing and reviewing accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing and reviewing corporation tax computations and returns
• Preparing and reviewing personal tax returns
• Providing clients with proactive advice and identifying opportunities to add value
• Assisting with audit assignments where required
• Reviewing the work of junior and semi-senior members of the team
• Supporting senior management with advisory work and special projects
• Attending client meetings and developing strong, long-term relationships
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the practice

What We’re Looking For:

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Strong post-qualification experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts, corporation tax and personal tax
• Experience reviewing the work of junior members of staff
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach
• Confident working independently while also contributing to a wider team
• Experience using accountancy practice software

Benefits on Offer:

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary, depending on experience
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities
• Hybrid working, with up to 2 days working from home
• Varied and interesting client portfolio
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the practice continues to grow
• 37.5-hour working week