Accountant (Practice) - Small firm

Reference: SCNWSA240226_1771931761

Accountant

Tyldesley, Greater Manchester

Up to £45,000 (DOE)

Butler Rose are pleased to be recruiting for an established, small accountancy practice for an Accountant role based in Tyldesley, Greater Manchester. This is a well-rounded role within a close-knit team of 8 people, working directly with an SME portfolio and supporting a variety of client needs.

Duties

  • Prepare statutory accounts for a range of SME clients (limited companies, sole traders, partnerships)
  • Handle corporation tax and personal tax (self-assessment) returns
  • Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and provide VAT support
  • Provide day-to-day advisory support to clients on accounting and tax matters
  • Build strong relationships with a portfolio of clients, acting as a trusted point of contact
  • Support bookkeeping where required and contribute to workflow improvements

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working in an accountancy firm (ideally 3+ years)
  • Strong understanding of accounts preparation, tax and VAT compliance
  • Confident communicator with the ability to manage your own portfolio
  • Proactive approach with good attention to detail
  • Comfortable working in a small team where autonomy and client service are priorities
  • Ideally you will have experience with TaxCalc and VT, although training on this software can be provided

Hours & Working Arrangements

  • Standard hours are 08:45am-4:00pm Monday to Thursday, with a 1:30pm finish on Fridays

Benefits

  • Early finish of 1:30pm every Friday
  • Flexibility on working hours to support work/life balance
  • Small friendly team with direct client exposure and progression opportunities
  • Up to £45,000 depending on experience
  • Exposure to a SME client base across multiple sectors working in a varied role

If you're a well-rounded accountant experienced in SME practice work and looking for a role with autonomy and variety in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,000.00 - £45,000.00
Per annum
GBP30000 - GBP45000 per annum

Tyldesley

Permanent

Added 24/02/2026
Reference: SCNWSA240226_1771931761

Accountant (Practice) - Small firm

Tyldesley
Permanent

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