Job title: Accounts Senior
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: AAT Level 2 Qualified Accounts Senior / Senior Accountant
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Lancaster, UK
Job published: 2026-05-28
Job ID: 62318
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Accounts Senior

Location: Lancaster

Salary: From £35,000 plus performance-based bonus (dependent on experience)

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday Experience: AAT qualified (or above) or QBE, with 3+ years’ UK practice experience

The Opportunity

A growing accountancy practice is looking for a versatile Accounts Senior to join the team. This is a varied, hands-on role working across a broad client base, from sole traders through to limited companies, supporting both accounts and tax compliance.

What you will be doing

  • Managing bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
  • Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
  • Preparing corporation tax computations and corporation tax returns
  • Preparing self assessment tax returns
  • Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc work as required

What we are looking for

  • AAT qualified (or above), or qualified by experience (QBE)
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice
  • Comfortable working across a varied workload and supporting different areas of the business
  • Strong attention to detail, good organisation, and the ability to manage deadlines

What’s On Offer

  • Salary from £35,000 plus a performance-based bonus scheme (dependent on experience)
  • One professional membership covered per year
  • Ongoing CPD and training support
  • Private health insurance
  • Parking provided nearby
  • Working from home options available
  • Additional Christmas leave: fully paid time off between Christmas and New Year, in addition to standard holiday entitlement

 

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.

To apply or have a confidential chat first, contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch 
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
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