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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