Job Description

Accounts and Audit Senior

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 DOE

Location: Lancaster Area

Clear Career Progression

Are you an experienced Audit and Accounts professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, build strong client relationships, and progress within a supportive and stable practice?

Our Team is working with our client, a highly regarded independent accountancy practice in the Lancaster area, to recruit a Senior Audit & Accounts Professional to support their growing portfolio of audit and accounts clients.

This opportunity offers exposure to a broad range of sectors, a collaborative culture, and genuine career progression within a firm known for its supportive environment and low staff turnover.

The Opportunity

This is a varied role combining audit fieldwork and accounts preparation, working closely alongside the Audit Manager and wider leadership team.

You will lead audit assignments on-site, support planning and completion processes, and work directly with clients across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead audit fieldwork assignments from planning through to completion
• Prepare and review year-end accounts
• Support audit planning and completion processes
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Work closely with managers to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
• Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide support
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiencies

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess:

• ACA / ACCA qualification or part qualification
• Minimum 3-5 years’ UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong audit and accounts experience within a UK practice environment
• Experience leading audit fieldwork assignments
• Working knowledge of:
  • UK GAAP
  • FRS 102
  • Xero
  • CCH software (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• A positive, adaptable, and team-focused approach

Experience working with clients in agriculture, solicitors, hospitality, leisure, or owner-managed businesses would be highly advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £42,000 DOE
• Genuine progression opportunities within a growing team
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Hybrid working flexibility available
• Exposure to varied audit and accounts work
• Modern systems and cloud-based technology
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Stable firm with excellent staff retention
• Friendly and approachable leadership team

Location & Working Arrangements

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

Apply in Confidence

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Audit & Accounts professional seeking a long-term move within a reputable and supportive practice.

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.