Senior Accountant£35,000-£40,000 Altrincham Full-Time, Permanent
Your new company
A superb opportunity to join a progressive, forward-thinking accountancy practice.An established and successful accountancy practice is seeking an experienced accounting professional (AAT qualified or above) with a minimum of five years' general practice experience. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own varied client portfolio, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in delivering high-quality service within a supportive and growing team. The firm is committed to building strong, long-lasting client relationships and supporting businesses throughout their lifecycle. They invest in modern software and technologies to enhance the client experience and empower their team with efficient, forward-thinking tools.Employee wellbeing is a core focus, with an emphasis on maintaining work-life balance, offering competitive benefits, and creating a rewarding environment where people can thrive both professionally and personally. The practice is also dedicated to responsible, sustainable working practices that positively impact clients, colleagues, the community and the environment.
Your new role
As Senior Accountant, you will provide professional financial advice and excellent client service to a portfolio of small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses. You'll be responsible for managing deadlines, producing accurate financial outputs, and acting as a trusted advisor.Key Responsibilities
Managing and servicing a portfolio of clients
Tracking job progress and meeting billing targets
Monitoring deadlines to ensure timely delivery
Preparing accounts for limited companies
Completing self-assessment tax returns
Preparing corporation tax computations and returns
Building strong client relationships
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Using accounting software including IRIS, Sage, DEXT and Xero
Delivering high-quality work on time
Responding to client queries promptly
Supporting colleagues and trainees with development and technical queries
Carrying out additional duties relevant to the role
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will be confident, commercially aware and experienced in providing high-quality accountancy services within a practice environment.Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience in an accountancy practice
AAT qualified or above
Experience in self-assessment work
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong reporting abilities
Confident in providing advice and recommendations to clients
Commercially minded with a strong understanding of business objectives
Proven track record in a similar role
Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
Hybrid working available after probation
36 days holiday, including bank holidays and Christmas closure
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days' holiday
Employee Assistance Programme (life, legal, medical, bereavement and more)
Life Assurance
Optional salary sacrifice pension scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Enhanced sick pay
Employee referral scheme
Paid volunteering time and annual charitable contribution
Long-service enhancements to pension and holiday entitlement
What you need to do now
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