Accounts Senior

Are you looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking and supportive accountancy practice? A well-established firm within the Accountancy industry is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join its growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied client portfolio, advisory-focused work, and genuine long-term progression.

The successful Accounts Senior will join a collaborative environment where quality client service and professional development are genuinely valued. The role offers exposure to a broad range of clients, alongside the flexibility of hybrid working and a strong emphasis on work-life balance within the Accountancy industry.

Working closely with managers and partners, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting junior team members while continuing to develop your own technical expertise.

• Preparing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients under UK GAAP
• Producing consolidated financial statements and ensuring compliance with reporting standards
• Supporting clients with management accounts and outsourced finance reporting
• Building strong working relationships with clients and acting as a trusted day‑to‑day contact
• Assisting with ad‑hoc audit assignments and collaborating with wider teams where required
• Reviewing work completed by junior staff and providing ongoing guidance and support
• Contributing to an advisory‑led approach, identifying opportunities to add value to clients
• Supporting senior leadership with business development activities and client growth initiatives

• ACA or ACCA part-qualified or qualified with experience gained within practice
• Strong background preparing statutory accounts within the Accountancy industry
• Experience with management accounts, outsourcing, or client reporting services
• Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and exposure to consolidated accounts
• IFRS knowledge would be advantageous
• Confident communicator with strong organisational and client relationship skills
• Comfortable managing workloads independently while working collaboratively within a team
• Experience using Excel and Word regularly, with Caseware knowledge beneficial

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private medical cover and enhanced pension contributions
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Wellbeing initiatives and additional lifestyle benefits
• Competitive holiday allowance and enhanced family‑friendly policies

This Accounts Senior opportunity in Manchester would suit someone looking to progress within a modern and people‑focused firm in the Accountancy industry. If you are seeking a confidential discussion about this Accounts Senior position, please apply today.