Accountant in Altrincham

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Helping businesses identify, attract & retain talent to drive growth & change | Business & Change Leader | Chartered Accountant | Dad to Fred, Esme…

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for a commercial and ambitious, client focussed accountant to contribute to and learn from an experienced team of experts providing a full range of accountancy and advisory services to a range of clients.

This role is full-time, based on‑site in modern and attractive company offices in a prestigious location in South Manchester.

Key Responsibilities and involvements

• Serving clients as an extension to their businesses with a view to creating positive commercial and process outcomes
• Preparation of year‑end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Completion of corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with bookkeeping and management accounts
• Collaborating internally and consulting directly with clients to resolve queries and provide commercial and technical support
• Supporting other staff
• Assisting with audit fieldwork from time to time
• Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations

Key Skills, Experience and Attitudes

• The right experienced operator (QBE) or less experienced with demonstrable progress with accounting studies considered
• Proven experience as a Senior Bookkeeper or Accountant for clients
• Strong knowledge of Xero and ability to produce and understand accounts
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident working independently and with the team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in a UK accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Good understanding of UK tax regulations and accounting standards
• Exposure to audit work
• Willingness to continue professional development and qualification and desire to partner commercially with clients

What We Offer

• £32 – £45k depending on experience and skills
• Study support and ongoing professional development
• Life Flexibility
• Collaborative, professional, friendly and inclusive culture

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

Industries: Accounting and Business Consulting and Services