Accounts Senior

Clark Wood; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Additional Christmas leave

Career development opportunities

Growing independent practice

Job summary

Clark Wood are recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join a growing independent accountancy practice in Preston. The role would suit an ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE Accountant with previous practice experience and strong client-facing skills.

The position offers a clear career path with responsibilities including statutory accounts, tax computations, and management accounts, while handling SME/OMB portfolios and client meetings.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE
• Previous accountancy practice experience
• Strong accounts and Corporation Tax knowledge
• Experience managing a client portfolio
• Good knowledge of Xero
• Confident dealing directly with clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Manage a portfolio of SME and OMB clients
• Provide accounting advice and attend client meetings
• Review Xero bookkeeping
• Review junior work and support trainee development

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

QBE

Xero

Client portfolio management

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

• Location

  Preston

• Sector:

  Audit and Business Services ,Accounts

• Contract Type:

  Permanent

• Salary:

  £35000 - £45000 per annum

• Contact:

  Will Langdon

• Contact email:

  [e-mail]

• Contact phone:

  [phone]

• Published:

  2 days ago

• Expiry date:

  2026-10-22

• Startdate:

  2026-09-09

• Consultant:

  Will Langdon

Accounts Senior – Preston
£35,000 - £45,000
Clark Wood are recruiting for an Accounts Senior to join a growing independent accountancy practice in Preston.
The role would suit an ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE Accountant with previous practice experience and strong client-facing skills.
The Role

• Prepare and review statutory accounts
• Prepare Corporation Tax computations
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Manage a portfolio of SME and OMB clients
• Provide accounting advice and attend client meetings
• Review Xero bookkeeping
• Review junior work and support trainee development

About You

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE
• Previous accountancy practice experience
• Strong accounts and Corporation Tax knowledge
• Experience managing a client portfolio
• Good knowledge of Xero
• Confident dealing directly with clients

What's on Offer

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Additional Christmas leave
• Growing independent practice
• Career development opportunities

Accounts Senior | Senior Accountant | Accounts Semi Senior | ACA | ACCA | QBE | Xero | Accountancy Practice | Preston
For more information, contact Will Langdon at Clark Wood:
[e-mail]
07920 557121
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