Knightwell Recruitment
Semi Senior / Senior Accountant

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Semi-Senior / Senior Accountant
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Radcliffe, Greater Manchester | £30,000–£35,000 per annum | Office-based
An independent accounting firm in Radcliffe is looking for a Semi-Senior or Senior Accountant to join its friendly, close-knit team. This is a varied practice role with exposure to accounts and tax work for a range of clients.
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The role
- Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
- Work on business and personal tax compliance
- Support clients with bookkeeping and VAT work where required
- Liaise with clients and help keep work on track for deadlines
What you’ll need
- At least four years’ recent experience in a UK accountancy practice
- Experience preparing accounts and working on tax matters
- Confidence communicating with clients and managing your own workload


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Qualifications are flexible: applications are welcome from AAT, ACCA or ACA candidates, as well as those qualified by experience. Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.
The role is based in the Radcliffe office, so candidates should live locally, ideally within five miles.
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