Accounts​/Audit Senior. LilyLifestyle

Accounts & Audit Senior

Location:

Preston. This progressive opportunity invites you to join a leading general practice located in the heart of Preston as an accounts and audit senior. With over 20 years of experience in the market, the firm offers specialist services in accounts, audit, tax, payroll, VAT, business start‑ups and more to a variety of clients.

The portfolio covers all industries and sizes, typically sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, charities and HNWI, who are supported on both local and nationwide scales. The practice is growing consistently with new business and healthy internal growth.

You will take a lead within the general practice team, overseeing junior members beneath you while reporting into managers and partners, updating them regularly.

Day‑to‑day duties include preparing and reviewing both management and statutory accounts for the client portfolio described above.

Leading audit assignments, leading juniors on fieldwork, testing and completion stages, completing VAT returns, corporation tax and tax computations.

Overseeing the team and managing day‑to‑day activities to ensure the success of the team.

• Minimum 3 years of experience within an accountancy practice.
• ACCA or ACA qualified, or qualified by experience; finalist level candidates are also considered.
• Experience and competence in utilising accounting software such as Xero, Sage or Quick Books.
• Competence working on each stage of an audit, whilst also preparing statutory accounts.
• Experience leading a team, training juniors or reviewing work.

Salary ranging from £32,000 - £42,000 (DOE). Flexible working hours, a healthy bonus, holiday scheme. Company and social events, training and development opportunities. Other benefits will be offered upon employment.

To apply, forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV or call Sam Priday on . If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact the firm for a confidential discussion on your career.