Practice - Part Qualified Accountant

Location Wigan
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 4694

Part Qualified Accountant – £28,000-£34,000 – Wigan, Lancashire

Looking for a Part Qualified Accountant role in Wigan? Join a leading independent practice of chartered accountants and tax advisers, supporting a wide range of clients from SMEs to large international groups. Full-time, permanent role with flexible hours and exposure to accounts, tax, and advisory work.

Why Join This Practice?

  • Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 per year

  • Full-Time, Permanent: 37.5 hours per week, flexible between 8am – 6pm

  • Established Reputation: Over 80 years of providing accounting, auditing, tax, payroll, and advisory services

  • Varied Client Portfolio: Work with SMEs, owner-managed businesses, international groups, and listed entities

  • Professional Development: Supportive environment to develop ACA/ACCA qualifications and gain hands-on experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare statutory accounts under FRS 101, FRS 102, and SORP 102

  • Assist the accounts team on client accounts from planning to completion

  • Identify and resolve accounting matters, referring complex issues to managers when needed

  • Compile management accounts from incomplete records

  • Liaise directly with clients to ensure timely delivery of services and maintain professional relationships

  • Resolve client queries and manage workload effectively

  • Use Excel to present and analyse key financial information

  • Maintain organized and up-to-date client files

  • Prepare accounts for complex clients

  • Support corporate and personal tax compliance and planning where appropriate

  • Draft letters to clients, HMRC, and statutory bodies

  • Collaborate with Account Supervisors, Partners, and team members on client accounts

  • Complete VAT returns, bank reconciliations, P11D, and other ad hoc tasks

  • Assist audit work during peak periods, if required

Candidate Requirements

  • Part-qualified ACA/ACCA (or equivalent), minimum 2 years’ experience

  • Minimum 2 years’ accounts experience in a similar role

  • Proficiency with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero and Sage

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills

  • Proactive, resourceful, and able to work to deadlines

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships internally and externally

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £28,000 – £34,000

  • Flexible working hours (8am – 6pm)

  • Opportunity to gain experience across accounts, tax, and client advisory

  • Work with a supportive and professional team

  • Exposure to a broad client base including complex accounts and corporate tax work

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E: amy@supreme-ss.com