At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios, prepare accounts, and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Reputable accountancy practice in South Manchester with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing firm and make a real impact while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in accountancy practice and ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
Accounts Senior Benefits
- Competitive Salary of £38,000 – £45,000 DOE
- Hybrid Working
- Flexible Working Hours
- Company Pension Scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Ongoing CPD and Professional Development
- Modern Office Environment
- Regular Team Socials
- Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in South Manchester to recruit an Accounts Senior. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice professional looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking firm that prides itself on delivering an exceptional service to a varied portfolio of SME clients. Reporting to the Managers and Partners, you will take responsibility for managing your own portfolio of clients, preparing statutory accounts, supporting junior team members and building strong client relationships. This role offers genuine career progression within a growing practice.
Accounts Senior Responsibilities
- Preparing year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Managing a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of sectors
- Preparing and reviewing management accounts
- Preparing VAT returns and corporation tax computations
- Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by junior team members
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
- Providing day-to-day accounting advice and resolving client queries
- Supporting junior members of the team through mentoring and training
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients where required
- Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
- Assisting Managers and Partners with ad-hoc projects and client advisory work
Accounts Senior Experience Required
- Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
- ACA / ACCA Qualified, Finalist or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
- Experience preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio
- Good knowledge of VAT and corporation tax
- Experience managing client relationships
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy
Desirable:
- Experience reviewing the work of junior staff
- Experience using IRIS, CCH or similar practice software
- Ambition to progress into a Client Manager position
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing accountancy practice that genuinely invests in its people. You’ll manage an interesting and varied client portfolio, receive ongoing professional development and enjoy genuine opportunities to progress your career within a supportive and friendly team. If you have the relevant practice experience and are looking for your next opportunity, please apply today or contact Tom Crouch at tom.crouch@ncassociates.co.uk for further information.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.
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