Description
Are you a talented Senior Accountant ready to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in a client-facing role where your expertise and insight truly make a difference? Join our well-established and fast-growing Accountancy Practice in Lancaster, where no two days are the same, and your impact will be felt from sole traders to PLCs.
About the Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will be working in a well established team where you will look after a portfolio of a varied and loyal client base. You'll handle everything from VAT returns and HMRC submissions to providing tailored, forward-thinking tax advice for your clients
You'll work across a range of sectors and business sizes, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your versatility, leadership, and deep technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse portfolio of clients: from startups to large PLC's
- Prepare and review year-end accounts, tax computations, and VAT returns.
- Liaise directly with clients to deliver expert advice on all tax-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC and regulatory standards.
- Support junior team members and review their work where necessary.
- Identify opportunities to add value through proactive advisory services.
About You
- ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years experience working in Practice
- A strong grasp of UK tax regulations, accounting standards, and reporting requirements.
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Skilled in using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
- Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple client deadlines.
- Must be able to commute to Lancaster on a regular basis - this is a key requirement.
Why Join Us?
- Attractive salary up to £40k
- Exposure to a broad range of clients and industries.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
- Flexible working options - but we value in-person collaboration.
- Clear progression pathway for the right candidate with potential for partnership in the future
