Accountant, Tax Accountant, Senior Accountant

£28,000 - £35,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an AAT Qualified Accountant to join a growing firm of accountants in either their office in Southport or Birkenhead
. Paying a salary of £28,000 - £35,000 DOE
.

• Manage a portfolio of clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Prepare year‑end accounts through to finalisation
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Produce management accounts and monthly reporting where required
• Prepare corporation tax returns and basic tax computations
• Complete personal tax returns (basic compliance)
• Prepare MGD returns where applicable
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance
• Act as a day‑to‑day point of contact for clients, handling queries and explaining financial information clearly
• Attend client meetings at client premises where required
• Ensure all deadlines across accounts, VAT and tax are met
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver a high‑quality service

• AAT qualified with a minimum of 3 years' post‑qualification experience within practice
• Proven experience preparing accounts through to finalisation
• Strong working knowledge of VAT, management accounts and basic tax compliance
• Experience dealing directly with clients and building relationships
• Comfortable reviewing junior staff work and providing feedback
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience using cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero or similar)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend client sites when required
• Professional, detail‑oriented and confident communicator

• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice
• Backed by a larger global professional group with strong growth plans in the UK
• Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to scale
• Exposure to a varied client base and hands‑on client interaction
• Supportive team environment with responsibility and autonomy