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Senior Accountant

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£35,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • A leading firm in Manchester is seeking a Senior Accountant with 2 years of experience to support a diverse client portfolio.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, along with flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should be AAT, ACCA, or ACA qualified, or part-qualified, with strong communication skills and a proactive problem-solving attitude.
  • The position involves preparing year-end accounts, VAT returns, and management accounts, while also supporting junior staff and building client relationships.
  • Additional benefits include a company pension, enhanced annual leave, life assurance, and opportunities for continued professional development.
Senior Accountant

What’s missing from your current role? Variety? Flexibility?

Or maybe you’re looking for clear progression, but your current firm isn’t offering it?

If you’re looking to develop your career with an employer that rewards hard work, keep reading!

We’re looking for a hands-on, career-driven Senior Accountant job in Manchester to join a leading firm. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced candidate who is keen to work with a range of clients and further learn from an experienced team.

If you’re…

  • A career-driven candidate keen to work with a varied portfolio
  • An excellent communicator who can build enhanced relationships
  • A proactive problem solver able to think strategically and use your own initiative
  • A real team player who can also work autonomously

…then we want to hear from you!

Plus, you could secure a great pay and perks package and a personalised career plan.

Want to hear about the rest of the benefits?

Apply today to take a step towards this Senior Accountant job in Manchester.

Job Purpose
  • Support a varied client portfolio, working closely with the senior management team to ensure expectations and deadlines are met
  • Preparation of year-end accounts
  • Preparation of VAT returns
  • Preparation of management accounts
  • Drafting year-end financial statements and tax computations
  • Liaise with clients, building trusted relationships and proactively handling queries
  • Support junior staff, including reviewing work and supporting their professional development
  • Support Directors and Partners by undertaking ad-hoc work where required
  • Identify new processes and ways to increase efficiency
  • Research and interpret changes to taxation and accounting regulations
  • Champion your own professional development, regularly undertaking training opportunities
About This Firm

Available with a well-established firm based in the heart of Manchester, this Senior Accountant job will suit a driven candidate who can support the team’s ambitious growth plans.

Offering a full suite of financial support to a large, diverse, and loyal client portfolio, this successful accountancy practice has an established presence across the UK.

Following recent growth, the Manchester team is now looking for an ambitious accountant to help support the firm’s continued expansion.

What’s On Offer
  • £35,000 to £45,000 per annum
  • Full time, permanent position
  • Flexible / hybrid working
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • Birthday off
  • Life assurance
  • Retail perks and discounts
  • Long service awards
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Regular social events
  • Monthly team breakfast
  • Generous commission schemes
  • Continued professional development
  • Modern offices
  • Inclusive company values
Job Requirements
  • AAT / ACCA / ACA qualified, part-qualified or studying
  • Qualified by at least 2 years’ experience within practice also considered
  • A proven track record of managing a client portfolio
  • Strong working knowledge of relevant software, such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
  • A team player who can also work autonomously
  • A can-do attitude to problem-solving
  • Self-motivated and able to manage your own deadlines and workflow
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
About Public Practice Recruitment Ltd

Public Practice Recruitment Ltd recruits high-calibre accounting professionals at all levels for tax, accounts, and auditor jobs on both a permanent and temporary basis for accountancy firms.

Specialising solely in accountancy recruitment, Public Practice Recruitment Ltd regularly has new auditor jobs and accountancy jobs in Manchester and has a superb track record of meeting and exceeding expectations for accountants looking for their next accounting role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.