Accountant and Business Advisor

Accountant – 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