Accountant Forward Thinking Boutique Firm 4 Day Week Greater Manchester
Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for helping businesses grow and thrive? Do you want to work in a modern, commercially driven environment where your insights matter and your ambition is rewarded?
An innovative and growing accountancy practice based in Sussex is looking for a proactive and commercially minded accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial clients, make a real impact, and enjoy a fantastic work‑life balance with a 4 day working week.
About the role:
You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of limited company clients, with responsibilities including:
* Year‑end accounts preparation
* Corporation tax compliance and submissions
* VAT returns and bookkeeping
* Management accounts and business performance reporting
* Reviewing work prepared by an offshore accountant to ensure accuracy and quality
* Supporting business advisory projects to help clients grow and succeed
This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll be encouraged to get under the skin of your clients’ businesses, spot opportunities for improvement, and add real value. While it’s not a sales‑focused role, someone with a sharp commercial eye who enjoys solving problems and spotting ways to help clients would thrive here.
What makes this role different?
* Advisory‑focused work with regular client contact and involvement in strategic discussions
* Future opportunities for growth, including the potential to hold equity in the business
* Supportive structure with offshore support, enabling you to focus on review and advisory work
* Modern working arrangements with a 4 day week (Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
* On‑site parking and a welcoming, collaborative team environment
About you:
You’ll likely be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualified (or finalist) and have trained in practice. This role would suit someone who:
* Wants to bridge the gap between practice and industry, enjoying the variety of a portfolio but with deeper insight into clients’ businesses
* Has a strong grasp of management accounts and performance analysis
* Is confident reviewing others’ work and ensuring high standards
* Enjoys working directly with business owners and making a difference
* Is commercially savvy and switched‑on, able to spot opportunities and offer insight
* Values progression and would like to grow with a firm long‑term
What’s on offer:
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* 4 day working week (Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)
* On‑site parking
* Support for professional development and qualifications
* Genuine long‑term career progression, including equity opportunities
Ready to take your next step into a more rewarding and forward‑thinking role? Apply today to find out more or get in touch for a confidential chat.
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