Accountant

Accountant | Top 80 Firm | Altrincham

Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a progressive role within a forward-thinking, supportive practice where your expertise in financial advice and client relationship management is truly valued? If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment that champions work-life balance, sustainability, and modern cloud technologies, this is an exceptional opportunity for you.

About the Firm

This Top 80 Firm is a successful and established chartered accountancy practice dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships with clients and making a meaningful difference to businesses and individuals alike. Embracing modern cloud software and digital tools, the practice empowers its team with efficient technologies while placing employee wellbeing and work-life balance at the heart of its culture. Committed to sustainable and responsible working practices, the firm offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path.

Responsibilities

Servicing a dedicated portfolio of small and medium-sized owner-managed businesses (OMBs).
Preparation of accurate annual accounts for limited companies.
Completing self-assessment tax returns and corporate tax computations.
Tracking job progress, monitoring deadlines, and managing billing targets.
Building positive, long-lasting working relationships with clients and the practice team.
Ensuring full compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting standards.
Utilising advanced accounting software including IRIS, Sage, DEXT, and Xero.
Dealing with client queries in a timely, professional, and efficient manner.

As an Accountant you will:

Be an established accounting professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a practice environment.
Hold AAT qualification or above (ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified candidates welcome).
Demonstrate strong technical capability with self-assessments and corporate tax computations.
Exhibit exceptional interpersonal and reporting skills, communicating effectively with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Possess outstanding commercial acumen and a solid grasp of business aims and objectives.

What You’ll Receive

36 days holiday – inclusive of Bank Holidays and the Christmas period.
Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution (with option for salary sacrifice).
Hybrid working available after successful completion of the probation period.
Option to buy/sell a maximum of 5 days holiday.
Comprehensive employee assistance programme (including life support, legal information, bereavement support, medical information, CBT, and managerial support).
Life assurance cover, enhanced sick pay, and paid volunteer time with annual charitable donations.

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