Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Study support for ACA/ACCA

35-hour working week

25 days annual leave

Health & Life cover and pension

Social events and referrals

Job summary

Vincere is seeking an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior in Blackpool, Lancashire to manage a balanced mix of statutory accounts and audit work across SMEs to larger entities.

Perfect for a 3+ years UK practice professional pursuing ACA/ACCA with AAT qualification, and proficient in Xero/QuickBooks/Sage and MS Excel. Enjoy a supportive team, flexible 4-day week, and strong study funding to accelerate your career.

Qualifications

• 3 years' UK general practice experience in audit and accounts.
• AAT qualified and actively studying towards ACA or ACCA.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end preparation of year-end statutory accounts for various entities.
• Plan, support, and execute audit fieldwork across diverse sectors.
• Engage with client finance teams and assist with management information.
• Support junior team members and ensure deadlines are met.
• Utilise modern cloud accounting platforms and MS Excel.

Skills

UK practice experience

Audit

Accounts preparation

ACA/ACCA in progress

AAT qualified

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

MS Excel

Education

AAT qualification

ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Audit software

Job description

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000+ DOE

Are you an ambitious practice accountant seeking a market-leading work-life balance without compromising on your career progression? Our client is a prominent, highly regarded North West accountancy group known for its people-first culture, technical excellence, and exceptional client retention. Operating from modern Blackpool offices, they are seeking an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior (3+ years UK practice experience) to join their collaborative team. Differentiating themselves through a flexible 4-day working week initiative, full professional study funding, and clear pathways to Senior level, this firm offers an ideal environment to accelerate your qualifications while managing a varied regional portfolio.

The Opportunity

Joining a friendly and supportive team environment, you will work across a balanced mix of statutory accounts preparation and dynamic audit assignments. Acting as a key point of contact for a diverse client base—spanning ambitious SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and sizeable corporate entities—you will work directly alongside experienced Managers and Partners. Designed for a motivated professional studying towards or looking to commence ACA/ACCA qualifications, this role provides structured career development, direct audit field experience, and the autonomy to shape your working week around your personal wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Experience & Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years’ recent UK general practice experience within audit and accounts. AAT qualified and actively studying towards (or preparing to start) ACA or ACCA qualifications.

• Accounts Preparation: End-to-end preparation of year-end statutory accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, and LLPs from both client software and incomplete records.

• Audit Assignments: Planning, supporting, and executing audit fieldwork across diverse industry sectors, compiling comprehensive audit files and testing documentation under manager supervision.

• Client Engagement & Advisory: Building strong working relationships with client finance teams, responding to day-to-day accounting queries, and assisting with management information.

• Team Collaboration & Mentoring: Supporting junior team members and trainees while maintaining strict quality control and deadline management.

• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern cloud accounting platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and audit software, supported by strong MS Excel capabilities.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on qualification status, experience, and market standing) with structured annual salary reviews.

• Work-Life Balance Initiative: 35-hour working week with the option to compressed working via a 4-day work week model to support personal wellbeing.

• Full Professional Qualification Support: Full financial coverage of professional study costs, exam fees, and paid study leave for ACA/ACCA completion, alongside payment of annual professional body subscriptions.

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days annual leave (5 weeks) plus statutory bank holidays.

• Comprehensive Health & Protection: Group Life Assurance scheme (4x salary), Group Income Protection, and auto-enrolment pension contributions.

• Incentives & Socials: Lucrative commission schemes for introducing new clients or successful team referrals, alongside fully funded firm social events.