Senior Accountant
Salary: £35,000–£45,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Take the next step in your accountancy career within a forward-thinking, growing advisory firm
Are you an ambitious Senior Accountant looking to progress your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client, a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy and advisory firm, is seeking a talented individual to join their expanding Bury office.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with owner-managed businesses, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting, tax, and advisory work while benefiting from strong mentoring, clear progression pathways, and a genuinely people-focused culture.
The Role: Client-Facing Senior Accountant
In this varied and rewarding role, you will act as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality accounting services and commercially focused insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
- Production of management accounts and financial reports
- Preparation of corporation tax computations, including capital allowances
- Completion and review of VAT returns (Xero and cloud-based systems)
- Oversight and review of bookkeeping assignments
- Assisting with audit assignments and completion of audit sections
- Supporting senior management in achieving KPIs and client service targets
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients, building strong relationships
- Mentoring and reviewing work of junior team members
- Identifying business development opportunities and supporting growth initiatives
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will bring a strong blend of technical expertise and client-facing experience.
Essential Requirements
- 3–5+ years’ UK practice experience within an accountancy firm
- ACA / ACCA qualified or part-qualified (finalist level considered)
- Proven experience preparing limited company accounts and tax computations
- Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP
- Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero preferred)
- Solid understanding of VAT, personal tax, and corporate tax
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Ability to review work and support junior colleagues
Desirable Skills
- Exposure to audit assignments
- Experience contributing to business development or networking activities
- Strong organisational and project management capabilities
Career Progression
Our client is committed to developing their people and offers:
- Clear progression to Assistant Manager and Manager level
- Ongoing professional development and exam support
- Opportunities to specialise in advisory, tax, or audit
- Exposure to a broad and interesting client base
Comprehensive Benefits Package
You will benefit from a well-rounded and competitive package, including:
- £35,000–£45,000+ salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
- Hybrid working model (Bury office with flexibility)
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
- Full study support and professional development opportunities
- Private healthcare support
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and programmes
- Electric car scheme & onsite charging facilities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee referral bonuses
- Regular social events and team activities
- Access to independent financial and mortgage advice
Location & Working Pattern
- Based in Bury, Greater Manchester
- Hybrid working available (flexible home/office split)
- Easily commutable from Manchester, Bolton, Rochdale, and surrounding areas
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your accountancy career and join a firm that values growth, collaboration, and long-term development, we would love to hear from you.
Contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.