Accounts Semi-Senior
Location: Manchester – Ancoats
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home
Study Support: Full study support
If you've spent the last couple of years working within an accountancy practice and you're ready for more ownership, client exposure and room to develop, this could be a really good move.
They're now looking for an experienced Accounts Semi-Senior / Practice Accountant to join the team.
You'll be given responsibility from day one, including managing your own workload and working directly with clients, while still having plenty of support around you.
What you'll be doing
Managing your own portfolio of clients
Preparing limited company accounts through to completion
Preparing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
Preparing corporation tax returns and tax provisions
Completing self-assessment tax returns
Preparing VAT and other quarterly returns
Supporting clients with MTD requirements
Completing balance sheet and other key reconciliations
Supporting and training junior members of the team
Getting involved in additional areas including management accounts, R&D claims and independent examinations
General ad hoc accounting and client work
What we're looking for
You'll need:
At least 2 years' experience working within an accountancy practice
Experience preparing limited company accounts through to completion
Strong reconciliation experience
Experience calculating corporation tax provisions
Experience using accountancy software such as Xero
It would also be useful if you have:
AAT Level 3 or above, or an equivalent qualification
Experience using TaxCalc
Experience managing your own client portfolio
VAT, personal tax or management accounts exposure
You don't need to tick every preferred box.
What's on offer
£28,000 – £32,000 salary
Full study support
Hybrid working – usually 3 days in the office and 2 from home
Typically Wednesday and Friday working from home
Flexible working
Casual dress
Two additional mental health days
Paid counselling
Opportunity to develop into your preferred area of accountancy
Genuine progression within a growing practice
This would suit someone who enjoys the variety of general practice but wants to join a smaller team where they'll have more responsibility, more exposure and a genuine say in how their career develops
Benefits:
Casual dress
Work from home