Senior Accountant
Location: Stockport
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + DOE/PQE
Are you an experienced Practice Accountant seeking to step into portfolio ownership, mentor junior team members, and accelerate your career within a supportive Stockport firm? Our client is a highly respected, growing accountancy practice known for its collaborative culture and client-first approach. Experiencing sustained expansion across their practice portfolio, they are seeking a commercially minded Senior Accountant (3–5+ years' UK Practice experience) to manage a varied client base, oversee statutory accounts and tax compliance, and progress toward Manager level.
The Opportunity
In this key fee-earning position, you will take direct responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across various commercial sectors. Acting as a trusted financial advisor, you will produce year-end financial statements, handle Corporation and Personal Tax compliance, and advise business owners on daily operational queries. Designed for a proactive practice accountant who thrives on client interaction, this role offers high day-to-day autonomy, direct mentoring exposure, and a structured pathway toward Senior Practice Manager.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Qualifications & Background: ACCA / ACA Qualified, AAT Qualified, ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with 3 to 5+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience.
- Portfolio & Accounts Production: Proven capability independently managing a client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, and delivering management accounts and financial statements.
- Tax Compliance & HMRC Liaison: Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax (CT600) and Personal Tax (SA100) returns, alongside direct liaison with HMRC regarding compliance queries.
- Practice Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software and practice management systems, including IRIS, Xero, Sage, FreeAgent, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Client Care & Team Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with a client-focused approach, combined with an interest in mentoring, reviewing, and guiding junior trainees and assistants.
Package & Working Structure
- Competitive Remuneration: £35,000 – £45,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status, PQE, and practice background) with regular performance reviews.
- Working Arrangement: Full-time, office-based position in Stockport within a modern, friendly team structure designed to foster daily peer collaboration.
- Professional Growth & Mentorship: Fully funded CPD support, ongoing technical training, and clear progression metrics to advance into a Practice Manager role.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, ongoing study/qualification support, and regular team social events.
- Firm Culture: Supportive, stable, and transparent practice environment utilizing state-of-the-art cloud software and automated workflows.
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Senior Accountant in Stockport employer: Vincere
Vincere is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm provides a genuine partnership platform and opportunities for cross-firm collaboration, ensuring that you can develop your career while making a significant impact in the M&A sector. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values high-quality, commercially focused advice and fosters meaningful client relationships.
