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For over 20 years, A&C Chartered Accountants has been delivering tailored accounting solutions from our base in Sale, Greater Manchester. As an independent firm, we pride ourselves on being approachable, innovative, and client-focused, building long-lasting relationships with the businesses we serve.

We’re always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our dynamic and growing team. Our mission is to help start-ups and small businesses thrive, and we know this begins with investing in the people who make it happen—our team.

If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking, friendly firm with a reputation for excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Growth, Our Commitment. Supporting the Next Generation of Accountants

Whether you’re just beginning your career or working towards your professional qualifications, we’re here to support you. At A&C, we provide generous study leave, personalised guidance, and all the resources you need to excel in your exams. With our young, motivated team and strong staff retention, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals and flourish in your career. Your success is our success.

Current Vacancies

Job Advertisement: Tax Manager (Private Client and Corporate Tax)

Location: Sale/Manchester
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent

About Us:
We are a forward-thinking, sole practitioner firm with a dynamic and growing team of 15 professionals. Renowned for our client-focused approach, we are on an exciting growth trajectory. To meet increasing client demand and take our firm to the next level, we are launching a brand-new tax department.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of this development, working closely with the principal and the team to establish a tax department that rivals larger firms and converts the wealth of opportunities we are currently generating into long-term success.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Tax Manager (CTA) to create and lead our new tax department. This role offers the chance to shape the department from scratch, establish processes, and build a team to provide high-quality private client and corporate tax services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and lead the development of a new tax department, creating efficient workflows and service delivery models.
  • Collaborate with the sole practitioner and team to implement a growth strategy for the tax service offering.
  • Convert new business leads generated by the firm into ongoing client relationships through exceptional service and advice.
  • Manage a portfolio of private client and corporate tax clients, delivering tailored tax planning and compliance solutions.
  • Oversee tax compliance, including the preparation and review of tax computations and returns.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, building strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and deliver value.
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a growing tax team as the department scales.
  • Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation, ensuring the firm provides top-tier technical expertise.

Requirements:

  • CTA qualified with substantial experience in private client and corporate tax.
  • Proven ability to convert leads into loyal clients and develop long-term relationships.
  • Strategic thinker with the vision and skills to establish and grow a new department.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to build and guide a high-performing team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive, client-focused approach.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and a drive for business development and growth.

What We Offer:

  • The opportunity to build and lead a tax department from the ground up in a supportive, collaborative environment.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of the strategic importance of the role.
  • A steady pipeline of warm leads and business development opportunities to make an immediate impact.
  • The chance to work in a growing firm with a dedicated team of 15 professionals.
  • Clear career progression opportunities, with potential for future partnership.

How to Apply:
If you are a visionary Tax Manager looking to take on a career-defining challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and vision for this role to Katie at katie@ac-accounts.co.uk by 20/12/2024.

Help us establish a tax department that will not only meet client needs but also set us apart as a leader in the industry!

Job Advertisement: Management Accountant – Financial Control, Business Advisory & Finance Director Services

Location: Sale, Manchester
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent

About Us:
We are a forward-thinking sole practitioner firm based in Sale, Manchester, with a team of 15 professionals. Our mission is to deliver exceptional client service while providing innovative financial solutions. As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our offerings to include finance director-level advisory services, empowering clients to make strategic financial decisions through robust cash flow forecasting, management reporting, and business advisory expertise.

This is a unique opportunity for a CIMA-qualified Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this new service line.

The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Management Accountant who can deliver financial control, business advisory, and finance director services to our growing client base. This role will involve working directly with business owners to provide strategic financial guidance and using tools like Futurli and other forecasting software to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality finance director services, acting as a strategic financial partner to clients.
  • Prepare management accounts, budgets, and financial reports, delivering clear insights and recommendations.
  • Deliver cash flow forecasting and financial modeling using tools such as Futurli and other forecasting software.
  • Offer business advisory services, helping clients identify growth opportunities, optimize costs, and improve profitability.
  • Implement and support cloud accounting solutions, including Sage and Xero, to streamline financial processes.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and grow the firm’s financial advisory and finance director services offering.
  • Assist clients with strategic financial planning, including funding and investment decisions.
  • Mentor and train junior staff to support the growth of the service line.

Requirements:

  • CIMA qualified, with significant experience in management accounting, business advisory, and forecasting.
  • Proven ability to deliver finance director services and act as a trusted financial partner for business owners.
  • Expertise in using Sage, Xero, Futurli, and other forecasting tools for advanced financial modeling and reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
  • A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to drive the growth of the firm’s advisory services.
  • Experience working in a practice environment or directly advising multiple clients is advantageous.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the strategic importance of the role.
  • The opportunity to shape and grow a vital new service line within a supportive and collaborative firm.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to enhance service delivery.
  • Career progression opportunities, with potential to take on a leadership role in the future.
  • A dynamic work environment where your expertise and contributions will make a tangible impact.

How to Apply:
If you are a CIMA-qualified Management Accountant with a passion for delivering finance director services, business advisory solutions, and leveraging cutting-edge forecasting tools, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and vision for this role to Katie at katie@ac-accounts.co.uk by 20/12/2024.

Help us provide innovative and strategic financial solutions that empower our clients to achieve their business goals.

Job Advertisement: Corporate Finance Manager

Location: Sale/Manchester
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract Type:  Part-time, Permanent

About Us:
We are a dynamic, sole practitioner firm with a dedicated and growing team of 15 professionals based in Sale, Manchester. Known for our client-focused service and ambitious growth plans, we are now expanding into the corporate finance sector to meet increasing demand and capitalize on exciting new opportunities.

This is a rare chance to join an ambitious and supportive firm at a key stage of growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our corporate finance services, helping to build a trusted and reputable offering that rivals larger firms.

The Role:
We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Corporate Finance Manager to create and lead a brand-new corporate finance division. You’ll work closely with the sole practitioner and the team to establish a division that supports clients with transactions, valuations, funding, and growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and lead a corporate finance division, establishing workflows, systems, and service delivery models.
  • Advise clients on corporate finance matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, disposals, and funding.
  • Support clients with business planning, financial modeling, and forecasting to enable growth and secure funding.
  • Collaborate with the principal and team to convert business leads into long-term client relationships.
  • Build relationships with banks, investors, and other stakeholders to enhance client outcomes.
  • Oversee transaction processes, including due diligence, negotiation, and post-deal integration support.
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a corporate finance team as the division scales.
  • Stay informed of market trends and regulatory changes to provide cutting-edge advice to clients.

Requirements:

  • Significant experience in corporate finance, with a proven track record of advising on transactions, valuations, and funding strategies.
  • Strong technical skills in financial modeling, business planning, and due diligence.
  • A natural ability to convert leads into loyal client relationships.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the vision and drive to establish and grow a new service line.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with a proactive, client-focused approach.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities to develop a high-performing team.
  • ACA/ACCA/CF-qualified or equivalent (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer:

  • The opportunity to build and lead a corporate finance division from the ground up in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of the importance of the role and your experience.
  • A steady pipeline of leads and opportunities, ensuring immediate impact.
  • The chance to work in a growing firm with a collaborative team of 15 professionals.
  • Clear pathways for career progression, with the potential for future partnership.

How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Corporate Finance Manager looking to take on a career-defining challenge, we want to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and vision for this role to Katie at katie@ac-accounts.co.uk by 20/12/2024.

Help us establish a corporate finance division that sets the standard for excellence and innovation in the Manchester area!

Job Advertisement: Management Accountant – Financial Control, Business Advisory & Finance Director Services

Location: Sale, Manchester
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent

About Us:
We are a forward-thinking sole practitioner firm based in Sale, Manchester, with a team of 15 professionals. Our mission is to deliver exceptional client service while providing innovative financial solutions. As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our offerings to include finance director-level advisory services, empowering clients to make strategic financial decisions through robust cash flow forecasting, management reporting, and business advisory expertise.

This is a unique opportunity for a CIMA-qualified Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this new service line.

The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Management Accountant who can deliver financial control, business advisory, and finance director services to our growing client base. This role will involve working directly with business owners to provide strategic financial guidance and using tools like Futurli and other forecasting software to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-quality finance director services, acting as a strategic financial partner to clients.
  • Prepare management accounts, budgets, and financial reports, delivering clear insights and recommendations.
  • Deliver cash flow forecasting and financial modeling using tools such as Futurli and other forecasting software.
  • Offer business advisory services, helping clients identify growth opportunities, optimize costs, and improve profitability.
  • Implement and support cloud accounting solutions, including Sage and Xero, to streamline financial processes.
  • Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and grow the firm’s financial advisory and finance director services offering.
  • Assist clients with strategic financial planning, including funding and investment decisions.
  • Mentor and train junior staff to support the growth of the service line.

Requirements:

  • CIMA qualified, with significant experience in management accounting, business advisory, and forecasting.
  • Proven ability to deliver finance director services and act as a trusted financial partner for business owners.
  • Expertise in using Sage, Xero, Futurli, and other forecasting tools for advanced financial modeling and reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
  • A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to drive the growth of the firm’s advisory services.
  • Experience working in a practice environment or directly advising multiple clients is advantageous.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary and benefits package, reflecting the strategic importance of the role.
  • The opportunity to shape and grow a vital new service line within a supportive and collaborative firm.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools to enhance service delivery.
  • Career progression opportunities, with potential to take on a leadership role in the future.
  • A dynamic work environment where your expertise and contributions will make a tangible impact.

How to Apply:
If you are a CIMA-qualified Management Accountant with a passion for delivering finance director services, business advisory solutions, and leveraging cutting-edge forecasting tools, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your experience and vision for this role to Katie at katie@ac-accounts.co.uk by 20/12/2024.

Help us provide innovative and strategic financial solutions that empower our clients to achieve their business goals.

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