Senior Accountant & Trusted Advisor (Hybrid)

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

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.