Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A well-established accountancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio including SMEs and charities. Ideal candidates will be nearly qualified or newly qualified with experience in accounts preparation, personal tax, and audit. The role offers significant progression potential to co-ownership and a supportive workplace culture. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £45,000, with benefits including study support and holiday package.

Benefits

Holiday package: 20 days + 8 bank holidays

Study support available

Regular team nights out and luxury Christmas parties

Dress-down Fridays

Qualifications

• Nearly qualified or newly qualified Senior Accountant with 1-3 years of similar experience.
• Essential practice experience ideally in small to medium-sized firms.
• Desire for long-term progression into leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied client portfolio including SMEs and charities.
• Prepare year-end accounts and personal tax returns.
• Conduct approximately 10% audit work across 15 audits.

Skills

Accounts Preparation

Personal Tax

Audit

IRIS experience

Leadership potential

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

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 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.

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

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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