Accountant and Business Advisor - Manchester

Ref: 2005 Date Posted: Tuesday 10 Feb 2026

Accountant / Senior Accountant

Forward-Thinking Boutique Firm | 4-Day Week | Greater Manchester

Looking for an accountancy role where your insight actually matters - and your life outside work does too?

We’re working with a modern, commercially focused accountancy practice in Greater Manchester that’s growing fast and doing things differently. They’re now looking for an experienced Accountant / Accounts Senior to join their collaborative team and work closely with entrepreneurial, ambitious clients.

The headline?
• 4-day working week (Tuesday–Friday)
• Advisory-led work, not box-ticking
• Real progression - including future equity potential

 

The Role

You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio of limited company clients, with responsibilities including:

✔ Statutory year-end accounts
✔ Corporation tax compliance & submissions
✔ Management accounts & performance reporting
✔ VAT returns and bookkeeping oversight
✔ Reviewing work prepared by offshore accountants
✔ Supporting advisory projects that genuinely help clients grow

This isn’t a sales role - but it is perfect for someone who’s commercially minded, enjoys understanding how businesses work, and wants to add value beyond compliance.

 

Why This Role Is Different

✔ Advisory-focused with regular client interaction
✔ Offshore support so you can focus on review & insight
✔ 4-day week (Tue–Fri, 8am–6pm) — real work-life balance
✔ Supportive, modern firm with a collaborative culture
✔ Clear long-term progression, including equity opportunities
✔ On-site parking

 

About You

This role would suit someone who:
• Is ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT qualified or finalist
• Has trained in practice
• Enjoys management accounts and commercial analysis
• Is confident reviewing others’ work
• Likes working directly with business owners
• Wants to grow with a firm long-term

Perfect if you’re looking to bridge the gap between practice and industry, without losing variety or client exposure.

 

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 4-day working week
• On-site parking
• Ongoing professional development
• Genuine long-term career prospects

 

Interested?
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat to learn more.