Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant £45,000 - £55,000 per annum Manchester City Centre - hybrid working Permanent

Sellick Partnership is working with a growing independent accountancy practice that operates across two sites in the Manchester area. They're looking to add an experienced practice professional to the accounts team, someone ready to own a client portfolio and grow into a more senior, client-facing role.

The Role

You'll manage a mixed portfolio, acting as the day-to-day contact for a range of owner-managed businesses and SMEs. It's a hands-on position with real scope to build technical depth and take on more responsibility over time, working closely with the firm's senior team.

What you'll be doing

Running your own portfolio and being the go-to contact for clients

Preparing and reviewing accounts to a high standard, keeping on top of deadlines

Working alongside senior colleagues to deliver across the wider client base

Getting under the skin of each client's business to give practical, commercial advice

Helping retain and grow client relationships

Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members

What we're looking for

ACA or ACCA qualified, or part-qualified with strong practice experience

A solid grounding in accountancy practice, including owner-managed businesses

Strong technical knowledge across accounts prep and general practice work

Experience with practice management software is useful

Commercially minded and confident explaining the numbers to clients

Well organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines

What's on offer

Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working

Fully funded study support

Tailored learning and development

Generous holiday plus your birthday off

Volunteer day

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Active social and community programme

To apply

If this sounds like the right next step, apply within or contact Martin Richardson at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat.

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