Job Description
Accounts Senior
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000+ DOE
Are you an experienced Accounts Senior seeking a hands-on, varied practice role within a highly supportive Chartered firm that truly values work-life balance? Our client is an established, independent accountancy practice with nearly 50 years of heritage in Lancaster. Built around a culture where both clients and colleagues thrive, they are looking for a skilled fee earner to join their close-knit, growing team.
The Opportunity
In this engaging role, you will take ownership of statutory accounting and tax compliance for a diverse client portfolio ranging from sole traders and partnerships to high-turnover limited companies. Benefiting from a proactive team environment, ongoing training support, and close working relationships with experienced partners, you will deliver essential business support while enjoying a genuine culture of recognition and reward.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
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Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience (essential). AAT qualified (or above), ACCA/ACA part-qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
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Technical Accounting & Tax: Proven track record in preparing statutory financial statements, bookkeeping, VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and self-assessment tax returns.
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Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, or CCH) alongside MS Excel.
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Organisation & Approach: Excellent attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the confidence to handle a varied workload while meeting key compliance deadlines.
Package & Benefits
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Base Salary & Bonus: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience, aligned with North West / Lancashire practice rates) plus a performance-based bonus scheme.
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Health & Perks: Private health insurance, paid annual professional membership fees, and nearby parking provided.
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Holiday Allowance: Generous annual leave entitlement plus fully paid additional Christmas closure leave (time off between Christmas and New Year without using standard entitlement).
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Work-Life Balance & Culture: Supported hybrid working options, fully funded ongoing CPD/training, and a collaborative, long-standing team environment.
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity in confidence and discuss next steps, please contact David Hawthorne-Finch directly:
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest confidence.