Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior / £38,000 – £45,000 DOE + Benefits / South Manchester / Hybrid Working / Accountancy Practice / Career Progression / Permanent Role

• 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.

• 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

To be successful in your application, you must have the following:

• 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 Quick Books

• 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.