• Critical illness cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Tax Manager

Location: Lancaster Area

Salary: £48,000–£58,000

Hybrid Working | Leadership Opportunity & Outstanding Benefits

Lead and Grow with a High-Performing Tax Team

Are you an accomplished tax professional ready to step into a pivotal management role? Our client, a respected independent practice in Lancaster, offers you the chance to lead a dynamic tax department, shape best practices, and mentor a talented team – all within a supportive, growth-focused environment. Take ownership of a diverse client portfolio and help drive the firm’s reputation for technical excellence and personalised service.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the tax department, including workflow, team guidance, and quality assurance

• Preparation and submission of personal tax compliance for a varied client base (high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, professionals)

• Reviewing and overseeing the work of team members to ensure technical accuracy and compliance

• Providing coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support to junior staff

• Advising on complex personal tax issues (capital gains tax, inheritance tax, residency)

• Maintaining strong client relationships through proactive advice and identification of advisory opportunities

• Keeping up to date with personal tax legislation and HMRC requirements

• Ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met efficiently and effectively

What We’re Looking For

Key Requirements

• ATT qualified (minimum); CTA or equivalent experience highly desirable

• At least 5 years’ UK accountancy practice experience in personal tax

• Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of clients and reviewing team output

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high professional standards

• Confident communicator and effective team leader

• Excellent organisational and workflow management skills

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of personal tax compliance and advisory

• Familiarity with HMRC requirements and evolving tax legislation

• Experience with tax software and digital recordkeeping (desirable)

Benefits & Rewards

• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days per week in Lancaster office)

• Salary: £48,000–£58,000 (DOE)

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

• Additional leave with seniority; buy up to 5 extra days (max 30 days total)

• Business closure over Christmas

• Company pension scheme

• Life assurance (x4 annual salary)

• Enhanced family leave policies

• Enhanced company sick pay

• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support)

• Corporate discounts platform

• Flexible benefits platform (PMI, critical illness, dental, cycle to work, eye care, cash plan – seniority dependent/self-funded at corporate rates)

• Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities

Location & Working Arrangements

• Based in Lancaster with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in-office)

• Modern, well-equipped office environment

Ready to Lead the Next Chapter?

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

Senior Accountant

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 DOE

Location: Doncaster Area

Genuine Progression Opportunities

Are you an ambitious Accounts professional looking to join a stable and supportive accountancy practice where you can develop your career in a collaborative environment?

H-FTS is partnering with our client, a well-established independent accountancy practice in the Lancaster area, to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. With low staff turnover, a strong team culture, and a varied client portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term career development within a respected regional firm.

This role would suit an AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/ACA professional with around 2+ years’ UK practice experience who is looking to take the next step in their accountancy career.

The Opportunity

As Senior Accountant, you will manage a varied workload across accounts preparation, bookkeeping review, VAT, and year-end support whilst building strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with experienced managers and senior staff in a supportive environment that encourages development, autonomy, and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Review bookkeeping records and VAT returns
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Assist with management accounts and financial reporting
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure work is delivered accurately and within deadlines
• Support managers with portfolio delivery and workflow management
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and efficiencies

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA part qualification
• Minimum 2+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and VAT returns
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Experience with CCH software would be advantageous
• Good bookkeeping knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive and team-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience working with clients in sectors such as agriculture, professional services, hospitality, or leisure would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 DOE
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base
• Hybrid working flexibility available
• Ongoing training and development support
• Stable and well-established firm with low staff turnover
• Broad exposure across accounts and advisory work
• Modern systems and cloud-based accounting technology
• Friendly and approachable leadership team

Location & Working Arrangements

• Location: Doncaster Area
• Working Pattern: Office presence encouraged with hybrid flexibility available
• Candidates should ideally live within a 30-40 minute commute

Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Audit Senior

Location - Doncaster 

Salary 38-50k per annum 

Overview

We are supporting a well-established accountancy practice in Doncaster to recruit an Audit Senior.

This role sits within a friendly, high-performing audit team and offers a strong mix of hands-on fieldwork, file completion, and day-to-day client contact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments on-site and remotely, from planning through to completion
• Prepare and review audit working papers, ensuring files are accurate, well-evidenced, and completed to standard
• Support audit planning, including risk assessment, materiality, and audit programmes
• Draft audit findings and contribute to clear, practical points for management letters
• Liaise directly with clients to request information, resolve queries, and keep work moving to deadlines
• Supervise and support junior team members, reviewing work and providing constructive feedback
• Work closely with managers/partners to manage budgets, timelines, and quality across multiple assignments
• Support wider assurance work where required (for example, reviews and agreed-upon procedures)

Skills and Experience

• Previous external audit experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and file completion requirements
• Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines
• Experience coaching or reviewing junior colleagues is beneficial
• Good working knowledge of Excel and audit software

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA part-qualified or qualified (or equivalent)

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid/flexible working (where available)
• Study support (if applicable)
• Clear progression and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team culture and modern systems

Working Pattern

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Confidentiality

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Candidate details will only be shared with a client with express written consent.

Non-Contentious Construction Legal Director/Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £105,000 to £150,000 (salaried partner) + bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior level (Legal Director/Partner)

Our client is looking to appoint a senior non-contentious construction lawyer into its Leeds team. This is a strategic hire with real scope to lead key relationships, shape the offering, and support growth across the wider real estate and projects practice.

The role is focused on advising on construction and engineering documentation and risk across a broad range of developments and infrastructure-style projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading on non-contentious construction matters, acting as the senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of construction and engineering documents

• Advising on procurement strategy, contract negotiation, risk allocation and project delivery issues

• Supporting clients through the project lifecycle, including variations, extensions of time, payment mechanisms and termination provisions

• Advising on consultant appointments, collateral warranties and related security packages

• Supervising and mentoring lawyers within the team, supporting technical development and consistent quality

• Supporting business development, including cross-selling, pitching, panel work and profile-raising in the Leeds market

What We’re Looking For

• Strong private practice experience in non-contentious construction

• Excellent drafting skills and confident commercial judgement

• Comfortable leading matters and advising stakeholders at senior level

• Experience supervising others and taking ownership of delivery and client service

• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in building a long-term platform in Leeds

What’s On Offer

• Senior role with influence over client relationships and team direction

• High-quality work and a strong pipeline

• Supportive, collegiate culture with clear investment in development and retention

• Hybrid working

• Bonus and benefits package

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds with hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Non-Contentious Construction Associate/Senior Associate

Location: Leeds

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 + bonus and benefits

Experience: 4 to 7 PQE

Our client is looking to hire a non-contentious construction lawyer into its Leeds team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys drafting, negotiating and advising on construction documentation, and who wants to build a long-term platform within a supportive and collaborative firm.

You will work closely with colleagues across real estate, projects and disputes, advising a wide range of clients on the legal and commercial aspects of construction and engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of construction and engineering documents

• Advising on procurement routes, risk allocation and contract strategy

• Supporting clients through project lifecycles, including variations, extensions of time, payment provisions and termination

• Advising on consultant appointments and collateral warranties

• Working collaboratively with disputes colleagues where issues escalate into claims

• Supporting knowledge sharing and mentoring more junior team members

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in non-contentious construction work within private practice

• Strong drafting skills and a practical, commercial approach to risk

• Comfortable managing matters with appropriate supervision and delivering a high standard of client service

• Experience supervising others and taking ownership of workstreams is preferred

• A collaborative mindset and interest in developing your career in Leeds

What’s On Offer

• High-quality work and a strong pipeline

• Clear progression and investment in development and retention

• Hybrid working

• Bonus and benefits package

Working Arrangements

This role is based in Leeds with hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Contentious Construction Legal Director/Partner

Location: Leeds

Salary: £110,000 to £160,000 (salaried partner) plus bonus and benefits

Experience: Senior level, significant contentious construction disputes experience

Our client is looking to appoint a senior contentious construction lawyer into its Leeds team. This is a genuine leadership hire with scope to shape the disputes offering, develop client relationships, and support the wider team as it continues to grow.

This role will suit someone who enjoys being close to clients, taking ownership of complex matters, and helping to build a high-performing team. The firm offers a modern, supportive environment with a strong focus on retaining and developing its people.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on a varied caseload of contentious construction matters, including high-value and strategically important disputes

• Advising across the full disputes lifecycle, including pre-action strategy, adjudication, arbitration, litigation, mediation and settlement

• Handling claims involving defects, delay and disruption, payment disputes, final accounts, professional negligence and related issues

• Supporting clients across the construction supply chain (for example employers, contractors, subcontractors and consultants)

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, supporting their technical development and confidence with clients

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider disputes and real estate teams to provide joined-up advice

• Contributing to business development, including relationship management, pitching, thought leadership and profile raising

What We’re Looking For

• Strong track record in contentious construction disputes within private practice

• Comfortable running complex matters with minimal supervision and taking ownership of strategy

• Confident communicator who can build trust quickly with clients and colleagues

• Experience of supervising others and supporting team development

• Commercial approach and appetite for business development

What’s On Offer

• Salaried partner level package: £90,000 to £150,000 plus bonus and benefits

• Hybrid working

• High quality work and a clear platform to build and grow a practice

• Supportive culture with a genuine focus on development and retention

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working is available. The role is based in Leeds.

How to Apply

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Contentious Construction Associate Solicitor

Location: Leeds

Salary: £60,000 to £80,000

Experience: 4+ years PQE (Contentious Construction)

This is a strong opportunity for a contentious construction solicitor who wants high-quality work, genuine exposure to complex disputes, and the chance to grow with a specialist construction practice.

Our client is an award-winning, construction and engineering focused firm with an established reputation in the sector. The practice advises across the full lifecycle of construction and engineering matters, including dispute resolution and contract support, and is backed by a wider legal services group, offering additional stability and a strong platform for growth.

You’ll join a busy team handling complex disputes and working closely with clients in the construction and engineering industries.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support a specialist contentious construction practice, advising on a varied caseload which is likely to include:

• Construction and engineering disputes across a range of sectors

• Adjudications, mediations, arbitrations and litigation

• Disputes arising from standard form contracts (including JCT and NEC)

• Claims involving defects, delay, disruption and payment issues

• Working closely with clients, experts and counsel to progress matters efficiently

• Contributing to the continued growth of the team through excellent client service and relationship building

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 4+ years PQE with a strong grounding in contentious construction matters

• Experience of managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision

• Confident communication style and a client-focused approach

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment

• Commercial mindset and interest in developing long-term within a specialist practice

Desirable

• Experience of adjudication and/or arbitration

• Exposure to disputes involving professional negligence, consultants or collateral warranties

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience)

• High-quality, complex contentious construction work with strong client exposure

• Clear scope to develop with the team as the practice continues to grow

• Backing of a wider legal services group, offering stability and longer-term progression

• Hybrid working

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, permanent

• Leeds-based

• Hybrid working

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. We will always obtain your express permission before sharing your details with our client.

Junior / Semi Senior Accountant 

Salary: £30,000–£33,000 DOE

Location: Warrington | ACCA Study Support

Are you an ambitious Junior or Semi Senior Accountant looking to accelerate your career in a supportive and forward-thinking practice? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established, independent accountancy firm in Warrington, where you’ll gain hands-on exposure to a diverse client portfolio and benefit from structured progression and full study support.

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing, close-knit firm of Chartered Accountants, with a collaborative team of professionals ranging from trainees through to qualified specialists across accounts and tax. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a motivated individual to join their accounts team and play a key role in delivering high-quality client services.

This role offers excellent exposure, responsibility from day one, and a clear pathway to progression within a firm that truly invests in its people.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the accounts team, you will:

• Prepare statutory year-end accounts for a wide range of clients
• Manage and develop your own portfolio of clients, building strong relationships
• Prepare management accounts and provide meaningful financial insights
• Complete VAT returns accurately and efficiently
• Support clients with bookkeeping queries and solutions
• Assist with the calculation of corporation tax liabilities

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Part-qualified ACCA (or equivalent) or actively studying
• 1–3 years’ UK accountancy practice experience (essential)
• Strong academic background (A-Levels and/or degree)
• Proficiency in Xero and/or FreeAgent bookkeeping systems
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to liaise directly with clients
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with strong interpersonal skills

Salary & Benefits

Our client is offering a highly competitive package, including:

• £30,000 – £33,000 salary (DOE)
• Full ACCA study support (ACCA Approved Employer)
• Hybrid working options (office and home-based flexibility)
• Life insurance cover
• Workplace pension scheme
• Structured career progression opportunities within the firm
• Supportive, collaborative working environment with ongoing professional development

Apply Now

If you are looking to take the next step in your accountancy career within a supportive and progressive firm, we would be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Confidentiality Notice:
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Our client’s identity will be disclosed upon application.