Senior Accountant - Accountancy Practice

Butler Rose; Cock Robin; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose seeks a technically strong Senior Accountant for a growing independent practice in the Preston/Leyland area. You will deliver high-quality accounting services to owner-managed businesses and lead the preparation and review of statutory and management accounts.

The role emphasizes client relationships, technical accuracy, and timely delivery, with an opportunity to focus away from audit and build long-term client partnerships.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualifications, or significant relevant experience within a local UK accountancy practice.
• Strong background in accounts preparation and review.
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice.
• Confident in dealing directly with clients and building professional relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Positive, proactive approach and interest in high-quality service.
• Audit experience is not required but is useful.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies and other entities.
• Prepare and review management accounts and financial information.
• Manage client relationships and provide practical advice.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure accounts are prepared in line with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Assist clients with accounting queries and identify value-add opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet deadlines and deliver excellent service.
• Suggest process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Client relationships

Technical accounting

Portfolio management

Organisation

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Xero

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Excellent Opportunity with a Growing Independent Practice

Location: Preston / Leyland, Lancashire

Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Job Type: Permanent

Qualified: ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Are you an experienced Senior Accountant looking for a new challenge, or perhaps an Audit & Accounts Senior who would welcome the opportunity to move away from audit and concentrate on the areas of accountancy you enjoy most?

We are working with an established, growing and ambitious independent accountancy practice in the Preston / Leyland area, who are looking to recruit a technically strong and confident Senior Accountant to join their team.

Offering a highly competitive salary of circa £60,000, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients, has a strong technical grounding and wants to play an important part in the continued growth and development of a practice.

And for those looking to move away from audit, there is no audit work involved in this role.

THE ROLE

As Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for delivering a high standard of accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients, predominantly owner-managed businesses.

• Preparation and review of statutory accounts for limited companies and other business entities
• Preparation and review of management accounts and financial information
• Managing client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and providing practical advice
• Reviewing bookkeeping and VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Ensuring accounts are prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
• Supporting clients with accounting queries and identifying opportunities to add value
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure deadlines are met and clients receive an excellent level of service
• Contributing ideas and suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies across the practice

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would be particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• ACA or ACCA qualifications, or significant relevant experience within a local UK accountancy practice
• A strong background in accounts preparation and review
• Excellent technical accounting knowledge and a sound understanding of financial reporting standards
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients within an accountancy practice
• The confidence to deal directly with clients and build strong, professional relationships
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines
• A positive, proactive approach and a genuine interest in providing a high‑quality service
• Previous audit experience would be a real advantage, particularly the broader technical understanding and financial reporting knowledge that often comes from an audit background

Audit experience is by no means essential. We would equally welcome applications from experienced Senior Accountants who have built their careers entirely within general practice as this is a NONE AUDIT role.

If you are currently working as an Audit & Accounts Senior and would love to step away from audit altogether, this could be an ideal next move.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS THAT WOULD BE WELCOMED

Previous or current experience of processing or overseeing payroll would be beneficial, particularly using Sage, BrightPay or Xero.

However, payroll experience is desirable rather than essential, and we would not want this to deter technically strong applicants.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• Highly competitive salary of circa £60,000, dependent on experience
• Permanent opportunity with an established and growing independent accountancy practice
• A varied and technically interesting position with responsibility and autonomy
• The opportunity to develop and maintain long-standing client relationships
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The chance to contribute to the continued success and growth of the practice
• No audit responsibilities, offering an attractive career move for candidates wishing to transition away from audit

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.