Senior Accountant

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Hybrid and flexible working

Clear progression pathway to Manager

Ongoing training and professional de-

Enhanced holiday allowance and pension

Supportive and collaborative culture

Exposure to varied client portfolio

Competitive salary

Job summary

Manchester Leading Accountancy Practice is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, delivering high-quality statutory accounts, management accounts, and insightful business advisory services. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path for career progression.

You will collaborate with Managers and Partners, support cloud accounting implementations, and mentor junior staff while building long-term client relationships and contributing to a diverse

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in an accountancy practice with SME clients.
• Strong client management and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Producing management accounts and supporting clients with financial reporting.
• Reviewing VAT returns and overseeing bookkeeping assignments.
• Working closely with clients to provide commercial advice and business insights.
• Supporting cloud accounting implementations and process improvements.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for client queries.
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of the team.

Skills

Client management

Business advisory

Cloud accounting

Communication skills

Education

ACA or ACCA

Qualified by experience

Part-qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Senior Accountant

Manchester Leading Accountancy Practice

Salary: £48,000 - £60,000 DOE + Bonus + Hybrid Working

Ready to join a highly regarded accountancy practice where you'll work with ambitious businesses, build long-term client relationships, and have a clear pathway for career progression?

A respected and growing firm in Manchester is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to strengthen its Business Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice with a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and entrepreneurial clients across a variety of sectors.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Accountant, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services while working closely with Managers and Partners to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Producing management accounts and supporting clients with financial reporting.
• Reviewing VAT returns and overseeing bookkeeping assignments.
• Working closely with clients to provide commercial advice and business insights.
• Supporting cloud accounting implementations and process improvements.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for client queries.
• Reviewing and mentoring the work of junior members of the team.

About You

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• ACA or ACCA qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical accounts preparation and client management experience.
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to client service.
• Ambitious and keen to progress within a growing firm.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £48,000 - £60,000 DOE
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression pathway to Manager level
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality client portfolio
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Enhanced holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative culture