Senior Accountant: Manage Clients & Year-End (Mon-Fri)

Square Peg Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Practice Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio in Blackburn. You will handle management accounts, VAT, and year-end tasks while providing strategic guidance. Ideal candidates possess ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications and a minimum of 5 years in accounting, with strong skills in Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 annually, with free parking and pension benefits.

Benefits

Free Parking

Pension

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with 1-2 years in a senior role.
• Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and/or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients for management accounts and VAT.
• Prepare financial statements, tax returns, and management reports.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to clients.
• Handle corporation tax and manage quarterly VAT returns.
• Oversee and support junior team members.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or Qualified by Experience

Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience

Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and/or Sage

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Supervisory leadership abilities

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

A leading accountancy recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Practice Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio in Blackburn. You will handle management accounts, VAT, and year-end tasks while providing strategic guidance. Ideal candidates possess ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualifications and a minimum of 5 years in accounting, with strong skills in Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 annually, with free parking and pension benefits.