Senior Accountant

Posted 6 hours 30 minutes ago by Michael Page Finance

£34,000 - £36,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Cheshire, Altrincham, United Kingdom, WA141
Job Description

As a Senior Accountant in this boutique Hale-based practice, you'll take ownership of statutory accounts, VAT, management accounts, and corporate tax for a varied client base. You'll work closely with a small, supportive team and mentor a semi-senior, all within a relaxed, people-first environment.

Client Details

This small but well-established firm in Hale offers a full suite of accountancy services to a sector-agnostic client base below the audit threshold. With a team of five, they pride themselves on their collaborative culture, flexibility, and genuine care for both clients and colleagues.

Description

As a Senior Accountant, you'll manage a portfolio of SME clients, preparing statutory accounts, VAT returns, management accounts, and corporate tax computations. You'll also support and mentor a semi-senior team member and contribute to the firm's hands-on, all-in-it-together approach.

Key Responsibilities include:

Statutory Accounts Preparation

VAT Returns

Management Accounts

Corporate Tax

Bookkeeping

Mentoring and Support

Profile

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Accountant should have:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified or QBE
  • Minimum 3-4 years' experience in practice
  • Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior staff
  • Comfortable working in-office 5 days per week
  • Experience with IRIS and QuickBooks (preferred)
  • Be able to commute to Altrincham

Job Offer

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £34,000 - £36,000

On-site parking in Hale

Supportive, people-first team culture

Opportunity to make a real impact in a small, agile firm

Flat structure - just good people doing great work