Senior Accountant

Butler-Rose; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Birthday off

Company sick pay

Enhanced parental pay policies

One paid professional membership/subs.

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Butler Rose Public Practice in Manchester is recruiting a Senior Accountant to join the audit team and take ownership of a varied client portfolio. The role involves preparing statutory accounts and tax returns, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff within a fast-paced practice.

The ideal candidate is ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified, with experience in a UK accountancy practice and knowledge of FRS 102/1A/105. Hybrid working with some home and office days is offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified.
• Experience in UK accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Experience preparing consolidations.
• Experience supporting or reviewing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory year-end accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and directors personal tax returns.
• Manage your own client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Meet with clients to discuss accounts, financial records and resolve queries.
• Review work prepared by junior staff, providing feedback and ensuring review points are cleared.
• Prepare files and supporting reports for Accounts Director review.
• Mentor and support junior team members with their day-to-day development.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services where appropriate.

Skills

Statutory accounts

Tax returns

FRS 102/1A/105

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified

Job description

Senior Accountant (26065) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP40000 per annum

Senior Accountant - Top 100 Practice
Manchester (Hybrid 4-1)
Up to £40,000 DOE

Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a growing Top 100 accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Senior Accountant to join their friendly audit team to assist with the accounts.

This opportunity would suit an ACA or ACCA part-qualified, finalist or qualified accountant with experience in a fast-paced practice environment and who is looking to take ownership of a varied client portfolio. Working closely with the Accounts Director, you will prepare statutory accounts and tax returns, manage client relationships, and review the work of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory year-end accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105
• Prepare corporation tax returns and directors personal tax returns
• Manage your own client portfolio, ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines
• Meet with clients to discuss accounts, financial records and resolve queries
• Review work prepared by junior staff, providing feedback and ensuring review points are cleared
• Prepare files and supporting reports for Accounts Director review
• Mentor and support junior team members with their day-to‑day development
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services where appropriate

Key Requirements

• ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns
• Good working knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105
• Experience preparing consolidations
• Confident managing client relationships and communicating technical matters clearly
• Experience supporting or reviewing junior staff

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• 23 days annual leave
• Birthday off
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced parental pay policies
• One paid professional membership/subscription
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme