Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior / £35,000–£42,000 DOE + Benefits / Wilmslow / Full-Time / Permanent Role / Career Development Accounts Senior Benefits £35,000–£42,000 Salary DOE 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Hybrid Working Company Pension Scheme Annual Salary Review Private Healthcare Life Assurance Flexible Working Hours Professional Study Support Paid Professional Memberships Free On-Site Parking Supportive & Collaborative Practice Environment Excellent Client Exposure Genuine Career Progression Opportunities Established and Growing Accountancy Practice NC Associates are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice based in Wilmslow to recruit an experienced Accounts Senior to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior looking to take the next step in their practice career. You will work with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs, taking responsibility for accounts preparation while developing strong client relationships and gaining exposure across wider areas of accountancy. Accounts Senior Responsibilities Preparing year-end accounts for a portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies Preparing management accounts for a range of clients Preparing and submitting VAT returns Completing bookkeeping and maintaining accurate client accounting records Preparing corporation tax and personal tax computations Assisting with self-assessment tax returns Completing bank, control and balance sheet reconciliations Posting journals, accruals and prepayments Managing client deadlines and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently Reviewing accounts and identifying potential issues Liaising directly with clients to resolve accounting and tax queries Building and maintaining strong client relationships Providing general accounting and commercial advice to clients where appropriate Supporting junior members of the team and reviewing their work Assisting managers and directors with more complex client assignments Identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to clients Ensuring all work complies with relevant accounting and tax legislation Accounts Senior Experience Required To be successful in your application, you must have the following: Previous experience working as an Accounts Senior, Semi Senior Accountant or similar within an accountancy practice Strong experience preparing year-end accounts Experience working with a portfolio of SME clients Good understanding of UK accounting standards and general accounting principles Experience preparing VAT returns Previous exposure to corporation tax and/or personal tax Strong bookkeeping and reconciliation skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong communication and client relationship skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritise workloads Confident working independently while also contributing to a wider practice team Strong Excel and accounting software skills Desirable: AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/ACA Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar accounting software Experience working with owner-managed businesses Experience preparing management accounts Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior staff Experience with cloud accounting platforms Previous audit experience What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a successful and growing accountancy practice in Wilmslow . You will work with a varied client portfolio, gain excellent exposure across accounts and tax, and have genuine opportunities to progress your career towards Assistant Manager and Manager level . Alongside a salary of £35,000–£42,000 DOE , the practice offers a strong benefits package, professional study support and a supportive working environment where your development is a key priority.

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