Senior Accountant — Advisory, Client-Focused (4‑Day Week)

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A client-focused accountancy practice in Altrincham is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare and review statutory accounts while advising SMEs on business performance. This role involves client meetings, managing accounts preparation, and leading team efforts within a high-performing environment. With a salary range of £35,000‑£40,000, the firm offers flexible working options, a pension scheme, and private healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge and IT skills with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude.

Benefits

Flexible working options (4-day week)

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Strong foundational accounting knowledge, including double-entry bookkeeping and reconciliations.
• Experienced in preparing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Confident, personable, and able to lead client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and partnerships.
• Advise clients on business growth and profitability.
• Lead or support team on accounts preparation and client queries.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Management accounts preparation

Advisory support

Strong attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualification by experience accepted (ACA/ACCA desirable)

Tools

Xero

Sage

CCH

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A client-focused accountancy practice in Altrincham is seeking a Senior Accountant to prepare and review statutory accounts while advising SMEs on business performance. This role involves client meetings, managing accounts preparation, and leading team efforts within a high-performing environment. With a salary range of £35,000‑£40,000, the firm offers flexible working options, a pension scheme, and private healthcare. The ideal candidate will possess strong accounting knowledge and IT skills with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude.