Accounts Senior

Accounts Senior – Preston

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Accounts Senior to join our Preston team. This is a key position where you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality service, ensure compliance standards are met, and help support and mentor junior team members.

• Manage daily client accounts tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Support junior team members by addressing queries and helping them produce high-quality output.
• Deliver client work in full compliance with legal and statutory regulations.
• Ensure timely collection and review of required client documentation.
• Maintain strong client relationships by responding to queries promptly and professionally.
• Record chargeable time accurately and contribute to overall billing recovery.
• Prepare accounts, tax, VAT, and PAYE documentation for submission to HMRC within deadlines.
• Organise your workload to ensure efficient delivery and readiness for review.

We’re seeking a proactive, detail-focused individual committed to professional development. You should bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or be actively studying towards it).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A dependable, collaborative work ethic.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Confidence using cloud-based systems, especially Xero and related software.

• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service excellence.

Office Based

Competitive

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas (subject to exceptions and business needs)
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform
• Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental