Accounts Senior

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Nantwich
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£37,000 / year
CATEGORY
Finance & Accounting
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SKILLS

Accounts preparation Tax compliance Statutory accounts Corporation tax UK GAAP Microsoft Excel Client advisory Mentoring junior staff

FULL DESCRIPTION

Accounts Senior

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is advertising this role on behalf of an expanding accountancy practice in Nantwich. Salary up to £37,000 per year. Hybrid working. Permanent position.

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

  • 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)

Your CV will be forwarded to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are those of an Employment Agency. For enquiries, contact Sammy Taylor-Bell at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden]. Job Ref: 71265.

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