Senior Accountant
Location: Wigan (office-based, with flexibility if needed)
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (with future growth opportunity)
About the Opportunity
Our client is a well‑established, mid‑sized accountancy and taxation practice with a strong reputation for technical excellence, strategic insight and client service.
They are seeking an ambitious, technically strong and commercially minded qualified accountant to join them full‑time and be mentored into a senior leadership role, ultimately succeeding the current MD in the operational running of the practice (this would take place over an estimated three-year phased period, offering clear opportunities for both personal and financial growth). For the right candidate, there is a potential pathway to future equity participation.
The successful candidate will support and ultimately lead the practice across all accounting, tax, advisory and business functions, work closely with the Managing Director to transition responsibilities, drive compliance and operational change in response to MTD and major regulatory reform, deliver outstanding client service, and play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the firm.
The Role
* Practice Leadership & Operational Management: Assist in the day-to-day running of the practice, working closely with the Managing Director to develop full operational oversight. Lead and support a team, manage workflow and resource planning, and contribute to recruitment, onboarding and ongoing staff development.
* Client Relationship Management: Manage a portfolio of clients as a key point of contact, providing proactive, commercially focused advice. Build strong, long-term relationships while identifying opportunities to add value and support client growth.
* Technical Oversight & Compliance: Ensure all work meets high professional and regulatory standards across accounts and tax. Support and lead responses to Making Tax Digital (MTD) and wider regulatory changes, review technical work, and drive improvements in internal processes and controls.
* Strategic Contribution & Growth: Support the firm’s long-term strategy, working closely with leadership on business development and growth initiatives. Contribute to modernisation efforts, including process improvement and digital transformation.
Requirements
Essential:
* Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience
* Strong experience within a UK accountancy practice
* Proven ability in accounts preparation, tax compliance, and portfolio management
* Experience overseeing staff and reviewing technical work with a proactive leadership style
* Strong technical and analytical capability
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
* High integrity and professionalism
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
* Motivated by long-term progression into a leadership role
Desirable:
* Forensic accounting or litigation support experience
* Exposure to complex tax investigations or restructuring
* Business valuations experience
* Experience in business development
* Exposure to digital transformation or process improvement initiatives
What’s in it for you?
* Free parking on-site
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Professional subscriptions covered
* Support for Practising Certificate
* A structured progression pathway including mentorship from the Managing Director, increasing responsibility, and potential for future equity participation
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