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.