Accounts Senior – Hybrid (Manchester)

About the role

Butler Rose is supporting a growing Manchester practice in hiring an Accounts Senior to join a friendly audit team. The role is hybrid (four days on‑site, one day remote) and offers the chance to own a varied client portfolio while working closely with the Accounts Director.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare statutory year‑end accounts under FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Prepare corporation tax returns and directors’ personal tax returns.
• Manage an individual client portfolio, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
• Meet with clients to discuss accounts, resolve queries and provide advice.
• Review and provide feedback on work prepared by junior staff.
• Prepare files and supporting reports for the Accounts Director’s review.
• Mentor junior team members and support their development.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional firm services.

Required profile

• ACA or ACCA finalist or qualified.
• Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Good working knowledge of FRS 102, FRS 102 Section 1A and FRS 105.
• Experience preparing consolidations.
• Confident in managing client relationships and communicating technical matters.
• Experience supporting or reviewing junior staff.

Required skills

• FRS 102
• FRS 102 Section 1A
• FRS 105
• Statutory accounts preparation
• Corporation tax return preparation
• Personal tax return preparation
• Consolidations

What we offer

• 23 days annual leave plus birthday off.
• Hybrid working after probation (4‑1 onsite model).
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Health Cash Plan after probation.
• Company sick pay and enhanced parental pay policies.
• Paid professional membership/subscription.
• Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension scheme.