Senior Accountant or Accounts Manager

We are looking for either a strong Accounts Senior as a solid, reliable memeber of the team, or an Accounts Manager to run the team. Full details on the 2 roles below ...

MWA is an independent, ACCA-regulated accountancy and advisory practice in Manchester. We help business owners understand their numbers, plan ahead and make better decisions. Our clients value clear advice as much as accurate accounts.

How we work

We’re a modern, cloud-based practice. We work in Xero, run our workflow through modern practice management systems, and use AI tools to cut routine admin, so your time goes on clients and review, not chasing and re-keying.

What we offer

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Up to 5 additional days for length of service
• Company pension
• CPD support
• A modern, fully office-based city-centre workplace and a supportive team

ROLE 1 : SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

You'll be the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients and you'll assist in the day-to-day delivery of the accounts team's work: allocating, prioritising and reviewing it against client deadlines. You will review juniors' work and assist with queries.

Key responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact for client queries, with clear and practical advice
• Overseeing accounts preparation, corporation tax and personal tax returns
• Reviewing management accounts and explaining them to business owners
• Reviewing work from junior colleagues, and giving clear feedback
• Assisting with internal queries from the team

About you

ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience with a strong technical record

• At least five years' experience in UK accountancy practice (3 years post qualification), including running a client portfolio and reviewing others' work
• Solid knowledge of accounts, corporation tax, personal tax and management accounts
• Comfortable dealing directly with business owners and directors
• A calm, clear and approachable communicator
• Cloud accounting experience (Xero) and strong Excel skills

This role suits a Senior Accountant, Accounts Senior, Client Manager, Portfolio Manager, strong Semi-Senior Accountant.

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 DoE

ROLE 2 : ACCOUNTS MANAGER

In addition to the above, you'll lead day-to-day delivery of the accounts team's work: allocating, prioritising and reviewing it against client deadlines. You'll have the authority to set priorities and review standards and have a real say in how delivery is organised as we build it out. Whilst line management (appraisals, pay and performance) responsibility primarily stays with the directors, you will have significant input.

Key responsibilites

• All responsibilities of the Senior Accountant
• Planning workloads against deadlines and keeping the team on track
• Leading client meetings and spotting where we can add value
• Improving our processes and use of technology
• Managing the accounts team
• Overseeing and ensuring smooth onboarding for all new clients

About you

ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience with a strong technical record

• At least ten years' experience in UK accountancy practice (5+ years post qualification), including running a client portfolio and reviewing others' work
• Solid knowledge of accounts, corporation tax, personal tax and management accounts
• Experience organising workflow and deadlines for a team
• Experience managing a team
• Experience providing business advisory to clients

This role suits an Accounts Manager, Client Manager, Portfolio Manager, or Assistant Manager ready to take ownership of delivery.

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 DoE

To apply

Send your CV and a short note on why this role suits you to info@mwa-accounting.co.uk. Applications are treated in confidence.

Pay: £40,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Have you managed or led a team's workload?

Experience:

• working in a UK Accountancy practice: 4 years (required)
• running a client portfolio : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• ACA / ACCA membership (required)

Work Location: In person