Accounts Semi-Senior

Reference: 262153309_1784809217

THE COMPANY

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice in Stockport.

With an excellent reputation for client service and staff development, this firm offers the perfect balance of working within an experienced, supportive team whilst having the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

Whether you're an experienced Semi Senior looking to take the next step or an established Senior seeking a collaborative environment with excellent career prospects, this role offers exposure to a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, alongside full study support through 1st Intuition and genuine long-term progression.

THE ROLE

You'll manage a varied portfolio of clients, preparing accounts and tax work while building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted adviser to owner-managed businesses with turnovers ranging from start-ups through to approximately £3 million or beyond

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing year-end statutory accounts
  • Preparing management accounts
  • Corporation tax computations and returns
  • Personal tax returns and self-assessment
  • VAT returns
  • Bookkeeping where required
  • Liaising directly with clients and HMRC
  • Responding to client queries and providing day-to-day accounting support
  • Managing your workload to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved

ABOUT YOU

To be successful, you'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
  • The ability to prepare complete sets of draft accounts with minimal supervision
  • Good knowledge of corporation tax, management accounts, bookkeeping duties, personal tax and VAT
  • Strong experience using cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and QuickBooks
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build lasting client relationships
  • A proactive attitude with the ability to hit the ground running
  • Part Qualified, qualified or qualified by experience

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

  • Full ACCA study support through First Intuition
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid and flexible working options negotiable
  • A friendly, collaborative team where your contribution is recognised
  • Exposure to an excellent and varied client portfolio
  • Clear career progression within a growing and successful practice
  • A healthy work-life balance with a supportive management team
  • The opportunity to work for a firm where you'll have a genuine voice and be encouraged to develop professionally

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and long-standing firm with a strong presence in the North West. The team is collaborative, down-to-earth and genuinely values its people.

The business offers a supportive working environment, a strong team culture and the opportunity to continue developing your career.

Interested? - then please APPLY TODAY

#IND-HL-25

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.

£27,000.00 - £35,000.00
Per annum
GBP27000.00 - GBP35000.00 per year
Added 23/07/2026
Reference: 262153309_1784809217

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