Senior Accountant
Up to £50,000 DOE | Permanent | Wigan Head Office / Largely Remote
📈 Ready to take the next step in your practice career?
We're looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice. If you enjoy building strong client relationships, working with cloud accounting technology, and want the flexibility of largely remote working, we'd love to hear from you.
💼 The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of clients, providing expert accounting and tax support while helping businesses embrace digital accounting solutions.
You'll play a key role in delivering an outstanding client experience and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
Your responsibilities will include:
✔ Managing your own portfolio of practice clients
✔ Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and financial statements
✔ Preparing VAT returns and corporation tax computations
✔ Supporting clients with cloud-based accounting systems including Xero and QuickBooks
✔ Building strong relationships with clients and liaising with HMRC
✔ Reviewing work and mentoring junior members of the team
✔ Identifying opportunities to improve client services and support business growth
👤 About You
We're looking for someone who has:
✅ ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification (or is part-qualified) or qualified by expereince
✅ Previous experience within an accountancy practice
✅ Experience managing a client portfolio
✅ Strong knowledge of VAT and corporation tax
✅ Experience using Xero, QuickBooks or similar cloud accounting software
✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
✅ A proactive, organised and client-focused approach
✅ The ability to work independently while collaborating with the wider team
🌟 What's On Offer?
💷 Salary up to £50,000 DOE
🏡 Largely remote working with occasional attendance at the Wigan head office
📚 Ongoing professional development and career progression
🤝 Supportive, collaborative practice environment
☁ Work with modern cloud accounting technology
📈 Genuine opportunity to develop your career within a growing and progressive firm
🎁 Full benefits package discussed during the interview process
🚀 Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to progress their career in a practice that values flexibility, technology and professional development.
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional client service and want to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your accountancy career.