Accounts Senior: Practice Accountant with Growth & Advisory

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

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.