Job title: Senior Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £45,000.00
Location: Stockport, UK
Job published: 2026-10-01
Job ID: 69960
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Senior Accountant

Location: Stockport

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + DOE/PQE

 

Are you an experienced Practice Accountant seeking to step into portfolio ownership, mentor junior team members, and accelerate your career within a supportive Stockport firm? Our client is a highly respected, growing accountancy practice known for its collaborative culture and client-first approach. Experiencing sustained expansion across their practice portfolio, they are seeking a commercially minded Senior Accountant (3–5+ years' UK Practice experience) to manage a varied client base, oversee statutory accounts and tax compliance, and progress toward Manager level.

 

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning position, you will take direct responsibility for managing a diverse portfolio of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies across various commercial sectors. Acting as a trusted financial advisor, you will produce year-end financial statements, handle Corporation and Personal Tax compliance, and advise business owners on daily operational queries. Designed for a proactive practice accountant who thrives on client interaction, this role offers high day-to-day autonomy, direct mentoring exposure, and a structured pathway toward Senior Practice Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

  • Qualifications & Background: ACCA / ACA Qualified, AAT Qualified, ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with 3 to 5+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience.

  • Portfolio & Accounts Production: Proven capability independently managing a client portfolio, preparing statutory accounts, and delivering management accounts and financial statements.

  • Tax Compliance & HMRC Liaison: Comprehensive experience preparing and reviewing Corporation Tax (CT600) and Personal Tax (SA100) returns, alongside direct liaison with HMRC regarding compliance queries.

  • Practice Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of cloud accounting software and practice management systems, including IRIS, Xero, Sage, FreeAgent, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

  • Client Care & Team Leadership: Exceptional communication skills with a client-focused approach, combined with an interest in mentoring, reviewing, and guiding junior trainees and assistants.

 

Package & Working Structure

  • Competitive Remuneration: £35,000 – £45,000 base salary per annum (commensurate with qualification status, PQE, and practice background) with regular performance reviews.

  • Working Arrangement: Full-time, office-based position in Stockport within a modern, friendly team structure designed to foster daily peer collaboration.

  • Professional Growth & Mentorship: Fully funded CPD support, ongoing technical training, and clear progression metrics to advance into a Practice Manager role.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Workplace pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays, ongoing study/qualification support, and regular team social events.

  • Firm Culture: Supportive, stable, and transparent practice environment utilizing state-of-the-art cloud software and automated workflows.

 

How to Apply

To discuss this opportunity in complete confidence or request a full position profile, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:

  • Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

 

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence, and candidate details are never shared without prior express consent.