Senior Accountant

The OpportunityNigel Wright are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice in the North West to recruit a Senior Accountant.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a collaborative and growing firm, working with a varied portfolio of clients and gaining exposure across accounts, tax, and audit.The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of a portfolio of clients while supporting wider team delivery across accounting, tax and audit engagements.Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing year-end statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and in line with deadlines
• Completing personal tax returns (SA100) and calculating client liabilities
• Producing corporation tax computations and CT600 returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, managing queries and gathering required financial information
• Supporting audit assignments, including fieldwork and assisting senior team members
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records using cloud-based accounting systems
• Identifying potential tax and accounting planning opportunities and escalating where appropriate
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members, contributing to a positive and collaborative team environment

The PersonWe are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts, tax and ideally audit
• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience managing client relationships and handling queries independently
• Proficiency with cloud accounting software and Excel
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple clients
• A proactive approach, with a desire to develop and progress

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid Working
• Study support (where applicable)
• Pension and holiday entitlement
• Ongoing professional development