Senior Accountant

Honest Accounting Limited; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Honest Accounting Limited in Lancaster seeks a Senior Accountant to lead end-to-end accounting for SMEs and limited companies. The role combines on-site leadership with hybrid working flexibility to support a balanced schedule.

You will prepare statutory and management accounts, VAT and payroll reconciliations, and provide proactive advice on cash flow and tax planning while mentoring junior staff and upholding high-quality client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Statutory and management accounts preparation.
• VAT returns, payroll reconciliations and tax computations.
• Experience with cloud accounting software and Excel for analysis.
• Strong client service and advisory skills.
• Ability to mentor juniors and review work.
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent senior experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping and preparation of statutory accounts.
• Manage end-to-end financial reporting for SMEs and Ltd companies.
• Provide proactive cash flow and tax planning advice.
• Review work of junior staff and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations.

Skills

Statutory accounts

Management accounts

Tax computations

VAT returns

Payroll reconciliations

UK accounting standards

Excel proficiency

Client advisory

Mentoring juniors

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Cloud Accounting Software

Job description

Role Description This is a full-time Senior Accountant role based in Lancaster, offered on a hybrid working arrangement with some work from home flexibility. The Senior Accountant will manage end-to-end accounting processes, including preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and financial reports for SMEs and limited companies. Core responsibilities include overseeing bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll reconciliations, tax computations, and submissions, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulations. The role also involves managing team members, reviewing work produced by team members, providing guidance, and maintaining high-quality standards in client deliverables. The Senior Accountant will act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering proactive insights on cash flow, tax planning, and process improvements, while collaborating closely with internal team members to support efficient and transparent service delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting skills, including preparation of statutory and management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in tax-related work such as corporate and personal tax computations, VAT returns, and compliance with UK accounting and tax regulations.
• Experience with accounting and payroll software (e.g., cloud-based platforms), and solid Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Client service and advisory skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information clearly and build long-term client relationships.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and capability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or reviewing work of junior team members and contributing to process improvements.
• Recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional experience in a similar senior accounting role.