At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare year-end accounts, manage corporation tax compliance, and support business advisory projects.
- Company: An innovative accountancy practice in Greater Manchester focused on entrepreneurial clients.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, a 4-day working week, and on-site parking.
- Other info: The position includes future growth opportunities, including potential equity in the business.
- Why this job: This role offers a unique blend of advisory work and client interaction in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Candidates should be ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT qualified or finalists with practice training.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for helping businesses grow and thrive? Do you want to work in a modern, commercially driven environment where your insights matter and your ambition is rewarded?
An innovative and growing accountancy practice based in Greater Manchester is looking for a proactive and commercially minded accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial clients, make a real impact, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with a 4 day working week.
About the role
You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of limited company clients, with responsibilities including:
- Year-end accounts preparation
- Corporation tax compliance and submissions
- VAT returns and bookkeeping
- Management accounts and business performance reporting
- Reviewing work prepared by an offshore accountant to ensure accuracy and quality
- Supporting business advisory projects to help clients grow and succeed
This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll be encouraged to get under the skin of your clients’ businesses, spot opportunities for improvement, and add real value. While it’s not a sales‑focused role, someone with a sharp commercial eye who enjoys solving problems and spotting ways to help clients would thrive here.
What makes this role different
- Advisory‑focused work with regular client contact and involvement in strategic discussions
- Future opportunities for growth, including the potential to hold equity in the business
- Supportive structure with offshore support, enabling you to focus on review and advisory work
- Modern working arrangements with a 4 day week (Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- On‑site parking and a welcoming, collaborative team environment
About you
You’ll likely be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualified (or finalist) and have trained in practice. This role would suit someone who:
- Wants to bridge the gap between practice and industry, enjoying the variety of a portfolio but with deeper insight into clients’ businesses
- Has a strong grasp of management accounts and performance analysis
- Is confident reviewing others’ work and ensuring high standards
- Enjoys working directly with business owners and making a difference
- Is commercially savvy and switched‑on, able to spot opportunities and offer insight
- Values progression and would like to grow with a firm long‑term
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- 4 day working week (Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
- On‑site parking
- Support for professional development and qualifications
- Genuine long‑term career progression, including equity opportunities
Ready to take your next step into a more rewarding and forward-thinking role? Apply today to find out more or get in touch for a confidential chat.
Accountant and Business Advisor in Urmston employer: Job Search Place Limited
Join a forward-thinking boutique firm in Greater Manchester that values work-life balance with a 4-day week. The team is collaborative, providing support for professional development and genuine career progression opportunities.
