Qualified Accountant (Practice Experience)

Adecco; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 17%

Paid overtime and time off in lieu

Free parking

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free financial advice

Birthday breakfast treat

Job summary

Adecco in Carnforth is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses, delivering high-quality accounts and practical commercial advice to support client growth and success.

The role focuses on delivering accounts, management reporting and strategic tax planning, with opportunities to develop business and client relationships within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing accountancy practice.
• Proven portfolio management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and business advisory skills.
• Experience with accounts preparation software.
• Knowledge of Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Prepare, review and deliver financial accounts.
• Produce management accounts and business reports.
• Provide commercial and financial advice to clients.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning, restructuring and business improvement.
• Support business development through networking and referrals.
• Work with senior leadership to enhance processes and systems.

Skills

Client-facing

Portfolio management

Commercial awareness

Business advisory

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job title: Qualified Accountant

Location: Carnforth

Salary: £40,000 - £49,000

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will manage a varied portfolio of owner-managed and family businesses, providing high-quality accountancy services and practical commercial advice to support client growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop strong client relationships.
• Prepare, review and deliver financial accounts.
• Produce management accounts and business reports.
• Provide commercial and financial advice to clients.
• Identify opportunities for tax planning, restructuring and business improvement.
• Support business development through networking and referrals.
• Work with senior leadership to enhance processes and systems.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in a client-facing accountancy practice role.
• Proven portfolio management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and business advisory skills.
• Experience with accounts preparation software.
• Knowledge of Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or equivalent practice experience.

Benefits

• Annual bonus of up to 17%.
• Paid overtime and time off in lieu.
• Free parking.
• Pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free financial advice.
• Birthday breakfast treat.

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.