Job Description
Senior Accountant
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 DOE
Location: Lancaster 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 £32,000 - £35,000 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: Lancaster 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.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:
Diane Shaw
Email: d.shaw@h-fts.com
Mobile: 07506 740664
Office: 0333 996 2882
All applications and conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.