Senior Accountant

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Chartered Accountancy practice in Lancaster is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to manage client portfolios, prepare financial statements, and contribute to a supportive team environment. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in practice and demonstrate excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary of up to £35,000, hybrid working options, and benefits such as health insurance after probation.

Benefits

Free parking

Hybrid working

Health insurance after probation

Continuous CPD training

Professional membership subscription

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in accountancy practice with 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong technical knowledge, client management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of clients ensuring work is completed accurately.
• Prepare bookkeeping records and VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts for companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Complete corporation tax computations and self-assessment returns.
• Assist and mentor junior team members.
• Build strong relationships and provide proactive advice.
• Contribute to various projects as required.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Job description

Job Description: Senior Accountant. Location: Lancaster. Salary: up to £35k.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for an established Chartered Accountancy practice in Lancaster seeking an experienced Accounts Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity with a firm that has been serving clients for almost 50 years. Our client is a well-established practice serving diverse clients across the country. They specialise in traditional accountancy services, tax advice and value-added services. The firm prides itself on personal client service and staff development.

The Role

• Client Portfolio Management: Manage your own portfolio of clients ensuring work is completed accurately and on time
• Bookkeeping & VAT: Prepare bookkeeping records and VAT returns for diverse clients
• Financial Statements: Prepare accounts for companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Tax Services: Complete corporation tax computations and self assessment returns
• Team Support: Assist and mentor junior team members
• Client Relations: Build strong relationships and provide proactive advice
• Ad-hoc Support: Contribute to various projects as required

What We Are Looking For

• Qualification: AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in accountancy practice with 2 years in senior role
• Skills: Strong technical knowledge, client management abilities and software proficiency
• Attributes: Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

What We Offer

• Salary: up to £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• Benefits: Free parking, hybrid working, health insurance after probation
• Development: Continuous CPD training and professional membership subscription

Apply now or contact Jake for more information.

Key Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounting Software
• Account Analysis
• GAAP
• Journal Entries
• QuickBooks
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Account Reconciliation
• SOX
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• NetSuite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1