Practice - Senior Accountant - Bolton

Location Bolton
Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £45000 to £60000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5747

Senior Accountant Jobs Bolton | £45,000 – £60,000 + Flexible Working & Advisory Exposure

Senior Accountant – Bolton (Accountancy Practice Role)

A well-established and growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Accountant in Bolton to join its expanding team on a full-time permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role combining accounts, tax compliance, and business advisory services. The position offers exposure to a broad portfolio of owner-managed businesses alongside genuine progression opportunities within a supportive and collaborative firm environment.

Salary & Benefits

  • £45,000 – £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Pension scheme

  • Health insurance

  • Company car scheme

  • Ongoing professional development and career progression

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Exposure to advisory and client-facing work

The Opportunity

This Senior Accountant role in Bolton offers the opportunity to manage a diverse client portfolio while supporting businesses with both compliance and strategic advisory services.

The successful candidate will work closely with business owners, providing guidance on tax planning, business structuring, financial decisions, and operational improvements.

This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant looking to take on a client-facing position with greater advisory involvement and leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Responsibilities

  • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts and tax computations for:

    • Sole traders

    • Partnerships

    • Limited companies

    • Individuals

  • Ensuring all HMRC and Companies House deadlines are met

  • Maintaining accurate and compliant client records

  • Keeping up to date with changes in UK accounting legislation and compliance requirements

Advisory Responsibilities

  • Providing business advisory and tax planning services to clients

  • Identifying opportunities for:

    • Tax efficiency

    • Asset protection

    • Business improvements

  • Advising clients on the tax implications of business transactions

  • Supporting business restructuring and tax-efficient planning

  • Advising clients on accounting software and business systems

  • Acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients

General Responsibilities

  • Collaborating with other departments to deliver integrated client solutions

  • Mentoring and supporting junior team members

  • Assisting with business development and networking activities

  • Identifying opportunities to improve internal processes and client service delivery

  • Supporting portfolio management teams with client management responsibilities

Requirements

  • ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience within an accountancy practice

  • Strong knowledge of UK accounting legislation and compliance

  • Experience advising owner-managed businesses

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Experience using accounting and tax software alongside Microsoft Office

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client priorities

  • Professional, organised, and detail-focused approach

Why Apply?

  • Join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice in Bolton

  • Opportunity to combine compliance and advisory work

  • Strong client exposure and relationship management opportunities

  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

  • Genuine long-term career progression available

How to Apply

To apply for this Senior Accountant role in Bolton, please contact:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842313876
E: Amy@supreme-ss.com