Senior Accountant - HYBRID

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality advice to owner-managed businesses across the North West.

The firm is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients, providing a proactive and professional service while working closely with senior leadership. This role is ideal for an experienced practice accountant looking for greater ownership, client interaction and long-term career progression within a collaborative team.

The Role As a Senior Accountant, you'll take responsibility for your own client portfolio, building trusted relationships while ensuring a consistently high level of service.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a portfolio of owner-managed business clients from start to finish
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts
• Preparing corporation tax returns
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients
• Leading client meetings and providing proactive accounting advice
• Preparing accounts in accordance with FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Managing deadlines and ensuring timely delivery of work
• Working closely with Managers and Directors on more complex assignments
• Identifying opportunities to add value through advisory services
• Supporting junior members of the team where required

The Candidate

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience)
• Strong experience within UK accountancy practice
• Previous experience managing a portfolio of clients independently
• Excellent knowledge of FRS 102 and FRS 105
• Experience preparing corporation tax returns
• Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
• Experience leading client meetings
• Personal tax experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What's On Offer:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
• Flexi-time
• Private medical insurance
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Ongoing learning and development
• Modern technology and systems
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities