Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior – Expanding Accountancy Firm

Salary: Up to £37,000 + Benefits

A dynamic and growing accountancy practice in Nantwich is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a practice accountant looking to progress within a forward-thinking, supportive, and collaborative firm that prioritises career development.

As an Accounts Senior, you will deliver high-quality accounts preparation, tax compliance, and client advisory services to a varied portfolio of SMEs and owner-managed businesses. The role offers excellent exposure to statutory accounts, management accounts, corporate tax, and mentoring responsibilities, making it perfect for someone looking to broaden their experience in practice accounting.

Working alongside senior professionals, you will also support and develop junior team members, contributing to a high-performing and knowledge-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts and financial statements for a diverse client base
• Produce first draft accounts for complex assignments with accuracy and attention to detail
• Review and resolve client queries ahead of submission
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP and statutory reporting standards
• Prepare corporation tax computations and returns across multiple entity types
• Maintain detailed tax working papers and schedules
• Process year-end adjustments using accounts and tax software
• Manage timely submission of financial statements and tax returns
• Prepare management accounts with insightful commentary
• Provide financial analysis, reporting support, and business advisory services
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication
• Review work prepared by junior accountants and provide constructive feedback
• Support training, mentoring, and development of junior team members
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture and continuous improvement

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• ACCA / ACA (ICAEW) part-qualified, qualified, or qualified by experience
• Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Confident client-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £37,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay
• Life insurance cover
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Regular team events and company socials
• Flexible working options (full-time or part-time considered)

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Senior, Senior Practice Accountant, or Practice Accountant looking to join a growing accountancy firm that values professional development, teamwork, and high-quality client service. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of clients while advancing your career in a supportive and progressive environment.

Location & Commuting

Based in Nantwich, Cheshire, this role is easily accessible from:
Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sandbach, Congleton, Middlewich, Winsford, Northwich, Alsager, Holmes Chapel, Chester, Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Stafford, Telford, Shrewsbury, Macclesfield and surrounding areas.

Candidates within approximately a one-hour commute are encouraged to apply.

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