Qualified Senior Accountant

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Reed seeks a Senior Accountant in Lancaster for a hybrid role (2 days in the office). The position offers a salary up to £50,000 plus benefits.

The candidate will manage a varied portfolio including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, delivering accounts prep and tax work while advising clients on financial strategy. The role involves client relationship management, technical accounting, and providing proactive advisory to help clients improve their financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong general practice experience.
• Experience managing portfolios of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Excellent client management and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and management accounts.
• Completing corporate, personal and VAT tax returns.
• Managing bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes.
• Advising clients on tax planning, salaries, dividends and financial strategy.
• Providing guidance around cash flow, budgeting and forecasting.
• Helping clients improve their financial systems, processes and controls.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and business support services.
• Keeping clients informed of relevant legislative and industry developments.

Skills

Client advisory

Accountancy expertise

Client management

Communication

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Senior Accountant

Lancaster based (Hybrid model - 2 days in the office)

Salary to £50,000 plus excellent benefits package

Reed are currently supporting a well-respected, fast growing local practice with the recruitment of a qualified accountant who is looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with genuine client advisory work?

Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant with strong general practice experience to manage a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. You'll take ownership of client relationships, deliver high-quality accounts prep and tax work, and provide proactive advice to help clients make better financial decisions.

The Role

This is a varied, client-facing position with responsibilities including:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact.
• Preparing statutory financial statements and management accounts.
• Completing corporate, personal and VAT tax returns.
• Managing bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and accurate financial records.
• Supporting month-end, quarter-end and year-end processes.
• Advising clients on tax planning, salaries, dividends and financial strategy.
• Providing guidance around cash flow, budgeting and forecasting.
• Helping clients improve their financial systems, processes and controls.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional advisory and business support services.
• Keeping clients informed of relevant legislative and industry developments.

Leadership & Development

Alongside managing your own workload, you'll have the opportunity to support the wider accounting team. This will include reviewing work, providing constructive feedback, coaching colleagues and helping to drive accountability and performance.

What they are looking for

A qualified candidate who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent client management skills.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing competing deadlines, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance, and explaining financial matters clearly to clients. You'll also be proactive in identifying ways to improve processes and deliver additional value to clients.