Senior Accountant

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm seeks a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio, including SMEs and charities, in Manchester. The role requires nearly qualified or recently qualified candidates with expertise in accounts preparation, personal tax, and audit. Strong candidates can earn up to £48,000 and enjoy opportunities for leadership progression. This is a 100% office-based role with a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Holiday Package: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Study support available

Regular team nights out

Dress-down Fridays

Progression to co-owner with equity

Qualifications

• Nearly qualified, newly qualified, or qualified with 1-3 years in a similar position.
• Practice experience essential, ideally within small to medium-sized firms.
• Strong desire for long-term progression into leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio including SMEs, charities, and contractors.
• Prepare year-end accounts and personal tax returns.
• Conduct audit work across various audits.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualification

Experience with Accounts Preparation

Experience with Personal Tax

Audit experience

IRIS experience

Desire for leadership progression

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established and close-knit accountancy firm with over 10 years of experience, located in the heart of the city of Manchester. The firm services a diverse client base across sectors including charities, construction, engineering, manufacturing, digital, and professional services, working primarily with SMEs and owner-managed businesses. The firm is regulated for both accounting and audit services and is known for its consistent, timely reporting and commitment to high professional standards.

Successful candidates will be nearly qualified, newly qualified, or recently qualified Senior Accountant who will join a small, dynamic team of 8, comprising 1 director, 2 co-directors, and 5 staff (including a trainee, payroll specialist, and a QBE senior). This role is crucial for supporting the wider business across a portfolio of SME clients, charities, construction firms, engineers, and IT contractors. Candidates will be working primarily on year-end accounts preparation and personal tax returns, with approximately 10% audit exposure across a portfolio of 15 audits. The firm mostly works under FRS 105, with some FRS 102. Candidates will be trusted with responsibility and client interaction from the outset, and you\'ll play a key role in mentoring juniors and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio, including SMEs, charities, construction, engineering, and IT contractors
• Year-end accounts preparation
• Personal tax returns
• Approximately 10% audit work across 15 audits
• Work mostly with FRS 105 clients, with some FRS 102
• Involvement in all areas of the business with a strong emphasis on training and CPD
• Opportunities to mentor junior team members and trainees

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA nearly qualified, newly qualified, or qualified with 1-3 years in a similar position
• Practice experience essential, ideally within small to medium-sized firms
• Experience of Accounts Preparation, Personal Tax and Audit
• IRIS experience is essential
• Desire for long-term progression into leadership and potential co-ownership

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (potentially up to £48,000 for strong candidates)

Working hours: 8:45am - 5:00pm with 1-hour lunch OR 9:00am - 5:00pm with 45-minute lunch

100% office-based role with emergency flexibility

Progression to co-owner (with equity) within 5-7 years

Holiday Package: 20 days + 8 bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (from holiday allowance)

3x death in service cover

Study support available

Regular team nights out & luxury Christmas parties (e.g., Barcelona)

Dress-down Fridays

Supportive, inclusive workplace culture with strong emphasis on training and involvement

Pension scheme