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Qualified Accountant

Manchester

Up to £45,000

Hybrid Working Available

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join the SME team of a well established and forward thinking accountancy firm in Manchester. With a modern, open-plan office in the city centre, this team supports a wide range of growing SMEs and owner-managed businesses across the North-West and beyond.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that goes beyond compliance, offering hands-on advisory support, helping clients with everything from year-end accounts and tax returns to strategic planning, acquisitions, and growth initiatives.

What's on offer:

• 25 Days annual leave + bank hols + option to buy 5 additional days
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave after 12 months
• Modern, well-located city-centre office
• Exposure to advisory work and long-term progression prospects
• Friendly, down-to-earth team and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to work closely with clients and add real value

What you'll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients across a variety of sectors
• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, corporation tax returns, and personal tax returns
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, offering clear, commercially-minded advice
• Supporting clients with financial modelling, forecasting, and business planning
• Reviewing work of junior staff and supporting their development
• Getting involved in project-based advisory work, including M&A support and business restructuring

What we're looking for:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a solid background in general practice
• Experience managing your own portfolio of SME or OMB clients
• Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax compliance
• Commercially aware with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a supportive team

APPLY NOW if your experience, qualifications, and skill set reflect the requirements as set out above and if you feel excited by reading this opportunity.

This role is advertised by Sam Coupe, Butler Rose (AGY)

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.