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Semi Senior / Senior Accountant

£50,000 – Negotibale DOE

West Manchester / Runcorn

Permanent Position

Overview

This practice was established over 5 years ago and is already operating over 3 sites with a 4th acquisition happening in the near future. Growth, stability and ambition are defining factors within this position and business and would suit someone with similar traits and aspirations.

Responsibilities

  • This is a client-facing role where you will be responsible for building trusted relationships through regular communication, proactive support, and tailored advice.
  • Review work prepared by junior staff and offer mentorship to support their development
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client experience
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines
  • Prepare financial statements in compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 105, FRS 102 1A, and full FRS 102).
  • Process financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure accuracy in the general ledger
  • Assist in financial reporting, trend analysis, and management accounts reporting
  • Manage VAT workings, reconciliations, and VAT return preparation
  • Knowledge of UK tax
  • Payroll experience is an advantage
  • Stay up to date with accounting principles, tax regulations, and industry best practices
  • Manage a portfolio of business clients, providing accounting, tax, and advisory services

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in accountancy within practice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in managing client relationships
  • Strong knowledge of tax and accounting standards (ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent preferred)
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to client needs

Your Accountancy and Finance point of contact is:

Jake O’Rourke

Senior Consultant - Accountancy & Finance

Semi Senior / Senior Accountant

£50,000 – Negotibale DOE

West Manchester / Runcorn

Permanent Position

Overview

This practice was established over 5 years ago and is already operating over 3 sites with a 4th acquisition happening in the near future. Growth, stability and ambition are defining factors within this position and business and would suit someone with similar traits and aspirations.

Responsibilities

  • This is a client-facing role where you will be responsible for building trusted relationships through regular communication, proactive support, and tailored advice.
  • Review work prepared by junior staff and offer mentorship to support their development
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client experience
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines
  • Prepare financial statements in compliance with UK accounting standards (FRS 105, FRS 102 1A, and full FRS 102).
  • Process financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and ensure accuracy in the general ledger
  • Assist in financial reporting, trend analysis, and management accounts reporting
  • Manage VAT workings, reconciliations, and VAT return preparation
  • Knowledge of UK tax
  • Payroll experience is an advantage
  • Stay up to date with accounting principles, tax regulations, and industry best practices
  • Manage a portfolio of business clients, providing accounting, tax, and advisory services

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven experience in accountancy within practice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and confidence in managing client relationships
  • Strong knowledge of tax and accounting standards (ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent preferred)
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach to client needs

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