Full job descriptionAccountant – Forward Thinking Boutique Firm | Greater Manchester
Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for helping businesses grow and thrive? Do you want to work in a modern, commercially driven environment where your insights matter and your ambition is rewarded?
An innovative and growing accountancy practice based in Greater Manchester is looking for a proactive and commercially minded accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurial clients, make a real impact, and enjoy a fantastic work-life balance.
About the role:
You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of limited company clients, with responsibilities including:
• Year-end accounts preparation

• Corporation tax compliance and submissions

• VAT returns and bookkeeping

• Management accounts and business performance reporting

• Reviewing work prepared by an offshore accountant to ensure accuracy and quality

• Supporting business advisory projects to help clients grow and succeed
This is a highly collaborative role where you’ll be encouraged to get under the skin of your clients’ businesses, spot opportunities for improvement, and add real value. While it’s not a sales-focused role, someone with a sharp commercial eye who enjoys solving problems and spotting ways to help clients would thrive here.
What makes this role different?
• Advisory-focused work with regular client contact and involvement in strategic discussions

• Future opportunities for growth, including the potential to hold equity in the business

• Supportive structure with offshore support, enabling you to focus on review and advisory work

• Modern working arrangements with a 4 day week (Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)

• On-site parking and a welcoming, collaborative team environment
About you:
You’ll likely be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT qualified (or finalist) and have trained in practice. This role would suit someone who:
• Wants to bridge the gap between practice and industry, enjoying the variety of a portfolio but with deeper insight into clients’ businesses

• Has a strong grasp of management accounts and performance analysis

• Is confident reviewing others’ work and ensuring high standards

• Enjoys working directly with business owners and making a difference

• Is commercially savvy and switched-on, able to spot opportunities and offer insight

• Values progression and would like to grow with a firm long-term
What’s on offer:
• Competitive salary depending on experience

• 4 day working week (Tuesday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)

• On-site parking

• Support for professional development and qualifications

• Genuine long-term career progression, including equity opportunities
Ready to take your next step into a more rewarding and forward-thinking role? Apply today to find out more or get in touch for a confidential chat.