Accounts Senior in Bury

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated practice professional who enjoys building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality accounting services to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and growing companies.

Client Details

A respected and long-established independent accountancy practice in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

Description

As an Accounts Senior, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact for their accounting and business advisory needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records and resolving accounting queries.
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns.
• Assisting with corporation tax computations and related compliance work.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Attending client meetings and providing proactive support and advice.
• Supporting junior team members through coaching and mentoring.
• Liaising with HMRC and other third parties where required.
• Ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Profile

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be part-qualified/qualified by experience).
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing accounts for a portfolio of business clients.
• Proven client-facing experience and confidence in managing client relationships.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and commercial approach to problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of accounting software and cloud-based systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Offer

Accounts Senior Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 1pm finsih every Friday.
• A varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Permanent role based in Bury.