Senior Accountant

Reed; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Training & development

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive environment

Job summary

Reed in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage a portfolio of SME clients and provide expert accounting and tax advice. You will oversee junior staff, work with management, and ensure high-quality service across a varied client base.

The role requires ACA/ACCA or equivalent, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a client-focused approach within a supportive and collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Advanced understanding of income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE.
• Experience mentoring or supervising a team.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients across sectors.
• Conducting client meetings virtually and face-to-face.
• Preparation and completion of statutory annual accounts.
• Reviewing and signing off work by juniors.
• Providing tax planning and advisory support to clients and self-assessment returns.
• Managing HMRC enquiries, audits, and investigations.
• Advising clients on income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE.
• Monitoring KPI data and performance.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Participating in management meetings and business objectives.

Skills

Portfolio management

Team supervision

Tax advisory

Technical accounting

Client-focused

Organisational skills

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Accountant

Lancaster

Salary to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits and Hybrid Working

Reed are delighted to offer the following role with a well-respected regional accountancy firm based in Lancaster

Our client is seeking an experienced and qualified Accountant to join their growing team in a client-facing position. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional looking to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of SME clients whilst providing technical accounting and tax expertise within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing client relationships, reviewing technical work, supporting team development, and ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service across a varied client base.

The Role

As a Qualified Accountant, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing work completed by junior team members, and delivering expert accounting and taxation advice. You will work closely with management whilst supporting both clients and colleagues across a broad range of accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of SME clients across a range of sectors.
• Conducting client meetings both virtually and face-to-face.
• Preparation and completion of statutory annual accounts.
• Reviewing and signing off work completed by junior team members.
• Providing tax planning and advisory support to clients and submission of self-assessment tax returns.
• Managing HMRC enquiries, audits, and investigations.
• Advising clients on income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE matters.
• Monitoring performance and analysing KPI data.
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members.
• Participating in management meetings and contributing to business objectives.
• Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering exceptional service standards.

About You

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients.
• Strong technical accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Advanced understanding of Income Tax, Corporation Tax, VAT, and PAYE.
• Previous experience managing or supervising a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.

Benefits

• Competitive salary to £45,000 plus excellent benefits
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing and established organisation.
• Generous benefits package.