Accounts Senior / Manchester / Permanent Role / Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits / Full Time Hybrid Role / Chartered Accountancy Practice
Accounts Senior Benefits * Competitive salary DOE

* 25–30 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Hybrid working options

* Pension scheme

* Study support / CPD support

* Professional membership fees paid

* Career progression opportunities

* Supportive and collaborative working environment

We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded Chartered Accountancy Practice based in Manchester to recruit an experienced Accounts Senior. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong practice accountant to join a growing firm and take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
The successful candidate will play a key role within the practice, working closely with managers and partners while also supporting junior members of the team. This role offers strong progression opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to develop their career within practice.
Accounts Senior Duties * Preparing statutory year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders

* Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as their main point of contact

* Preparing and reviewing VAT returns

* Assisting with management accounts preparation where required

* Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide financial guidance

* Reviewing work completed by junior staff and providing mentoring and support

* Supporting partners and managers with ad-hoc assignments and projects

* Ensuring deadlines are met and work is completed to a high professional standard

Essential Experience Required To be successful in your application you MUST have the following:
* Previous experience working within a Chartered Accountancy Practice

* ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified

* Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio

* Experience reviewing junior staff work or mentoring trainees (desirable)

* Strong knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships

* Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What’s On Offer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well-respected accountancy practice in Manchester that offers genuine career progression, hybrid working, and exposure to a broad and interesting client base. The firm prides itself on its supportive culture and commitment to developing its people.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants of identity, personal characteristics, or background.