Job Description

Accounts Assistant / Semi-Senior Accountant

Location: Bury Area

Salary: £26,000 – £35,000 + Benefits

Are you an ambitious Accounts Assistant or Semi-Senior Accountant seeking hands-on client exposure and genuine career progression within a supportive practice? Our client is a modern, fast-growing accountancy practice based in the Bury area, looking for a talented practice candidate to join their expanding team. Offering a structured environment where your professional development is fully backed, this role provides the ideal platform to build your technical skills.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic office-based role, you will work alongside experienced senior accountants and partners, taking ownership of year-end account preparation and management accounts for a diverse portfolio of SMEs, sole traders, and limited companies. Benefiting from a collaborative team culture and direct mentorship, you will handle end-to-end accounting processes using modern cloud technology.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 2+ years UK accountancy practice experience (essential). Actively studying towards or completed AAT, or early-stage ACCA/ACA is desirable.

• Technical Accounting: Proven track record in preparing statutory accounts, sole trader and partnership accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns.

• Software Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, alongside proficiency in MS Excel.

• Client Engagement: Confident communication skills with a client-focused approach to handling day-to-day queries and assisting clients with bookkeeping setup and software queries.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly at d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com.