Full job descriptionThe Opportunity
Nigel Wright are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in the North West to recruit a Senior Accountant.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a collaborative and growing firm, working with a varied portfolio of clients and gaining exposure across accounts, tax, and audit.

The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients while supporting wider team delivery across accounting, tax and audit engagements.
Key responsibilities include:
*Preparing year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and in line with deadlines
*Completing personal tax returns (SA100) and calculating client liabilities
*Producing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
*Acting as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries and gathering required financial information
*Supporting audit assignments, including fieldwork and assisting senior team members
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records using cloud-based accounting systems
*Identifying potential tax and accounting planning opportunities and escalating where appropriate
*Supporting and mentoring junior team members, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment

The Person
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
*Experience within an accountancy practice environment
*Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and ideally audit
*ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)
*Experience managing client relationships and handling queries independently
*Proficiency with cloud accounting software and Excel
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients
*A proactive approach, with a desire to develop and progress

Salary & Benefits
*Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
*Hybrid Working
*Study support (where applicable)
*Pension and holiday entitlement
*Ongoing professional development