Accounts Senior

Clark Wood Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Wood Limited is seeking an Accounts Senior in Burnley to manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SME clients. You will handle accounts preparation and client advisory work, reporting to Managers and Partners to ensure high-quality service.

The role offers exposure to statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT, and tax planning across varied industries, with opportunities for career progression in a supportive firm known for staff development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or finalist/qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts for a range of clients.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting clients with VAT queries.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Assisting with tax planning opportunities and general business advice.

Skills

Statutory accounts preparation

Client portfolio management

VAT returns

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

• Location: Burnley
• Sector: Audit and Business Services , Business Services , Accounts
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Salary: £33000 - £40000 per annum
• Contact: Jack Wyatt
• Contact email: [e-mail]
• Contact phone: [phone]
• Published: 1 day ago
• Expiry date: 2026-11-26
• Startdate: 2026-10-14
• Consultant: Jack Wyatt

An established and highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Burnley is looking to recruit an Accounts Senior to join its growing Business Services team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practice accountant looking to join a supportive and forward-thinking firm with an excellent reputation for staff development, client service and work-life balance.

You’ll work with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients across a range of industries, gaining exposure to both accounts preparation and client advisory work.

As an Accounts Senior, you’ll manage your own portfolio of clients while working closely with Managers and Partners to deliver a high-quality service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparing management accounts for a range of clients.
• Preparing corporation tax computations and returns.
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting clients with VAT queries.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software, including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Assisting with tax planning opportunities and general business advice.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or be finalist/qualified by experience.
• Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
• Strong experience preparing statutory accounts for a varied client portfolio.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £33,000 - £40,000, depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Senior looking to join a respected Burnley accountancy practice where you’ll enjoy varied work, strong career prospects and the opportunity to develop into a more senior role over time.

For further information on this role, please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood on 07880 255933 or [e-mail].