Senior Accountant – Client-Facing SME Practice

CMR Jobs Limited; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CMR Jobs Limited in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing practice known for client care and staff development.

You will manage your own SME client portfolio, prepare year-end accounts, VAT returns, and tax returns, and support clients with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks while delivering a high level of service.

This role offers direct client contact, progression opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in UK accountancy practice.
• Confident preparing accounts for a range of SME clients.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping.
• AAT qualification or ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Personable, organised and client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Produce VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns.
• Manage your own portfolio of clients and be their main contact.
• Support clients with cloud software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Answer client queries and provide day-to-day advice.
• Work closely with the wider team to deliver a great service.

Skills

Client management

VAT & bookkeeping

Cloud accounting software

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/ACA part-qualified or equivalent

Qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

CMR Jobs Limited in Lancashire is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing practice known for client care and staff development.

You will manage your own SME client portfolio, prepare year-end accounts, VAT returns, and tax returns, and support clients with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks while delivering a high level of service.

This role offers direct client contact, progression opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.