Senior Accountant

Oscar Associates Ltd; Lancashire; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking accounting practice in the North West is seeking a Level 7-qualified Senior Accountant to join their expanding team. This fully remote, part-time role offers genuine flexibility and allows for a work-life balance while managing client accounts and mentoring a junior accountant. Candidates should have strong technical skills, experience with Xero, and at least 3 years in accounting practice.

Benefits

Flexible, remote working pattern

Friendly and supportive work environment

Performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting practice.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Comfortable working independently within a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, end-to-end accounting service to your client portfolio.
• Prepare year-end accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and cashflow statements.
• Deliver clear, jargon-free advice and spot opportunities for tax planning and business improvement.

Skills

Strong technical competency in year-end accounts, tax, and compliance

Experienced user of cloud accounting software (Xero preferred)

Advanced Excel

Education

Level 7 qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Contract Type - Permanent (part time, 24-30 hours per week)

Location - North West (Remote with occasional local travel)

Work Pattern - Fully Remote/Flexible Hours/Part Time

Salary - £35,000-£45,000 per year (pro rata)

Job Description

We're supporting a rapidly growing and forward-thinking accounting practice that is seeking a Level 7-qualified Senior Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) to join their expanding team. The firm has scaled quickly over the past year and now supports over 100 clients across the North West.

This is a key hire for the practice – you'll manage a portfolio of clients, deliver high-quality technical work, and play a vital role in mentoring a junior team member. The ideal candidate enjoys autonomy, values strong client relationships, and thrives within a friendly, supportive team.

This role would be perfect for someone balancing work with school runs, offering genuine flexibility so you can shape your hours to fit your life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, end-to-end accounting service to your client portfolio.
• Prepare year-end accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and cashflow statements.
• Produce VAT returns, corporation tax, and personal tax filings.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and prepare periodic financial reports.
• Deliver clear, jargon-free advice and spot opportunities for tax planning and business improvement.
• Support clients with accounting systems (primarily Xero), including set-up and training.
• Handle HMRC queries and ensure full compliance across all submissions.
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and internal processes.
• Mentor and support a trainee accountant, helping guide their development and reviewing their work.
• Contribute to process improvements as the practice continues to scale.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 7 qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) – essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounting practice.
• Strong technical competency in year-end accounts, tax, and compliance.
• Experienced user of cloud accounting software (Xero preferred) and advanced Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
• Comfortable working independently within a remote setting.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify advisory opportunities.

The successful candidate will be:

• Positive, driven, and professional.
• Approachable and supportive – especially when mentoring junior team members.
• A clear communicator with a client‑friendly approach.
• Organised, calm under pressure, and proactive.
• Collaborative, friendly, and aligned with a team‑first culture.

Benefits

• Flexible, remote working pattern.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Performance‑based incentives.

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