Accounts Senior

Senior Accountant
Salary:

£40,000 - £48,000 DOE

Preston Area

Are you an ambitious Accounts professional looking to join a stable and supportive accountancy practice where you can develop your career in a collaborative environment?

H-FTS is partnering with our client, a well-established independent accountancy practice in the Lancaster area, to recruit a Senior Accountant to join their growing team. With low staff turnover, a strong team culture, and a varied client portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term career development within a respected regional firm.

This role would suit an AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/ACA professional with around 2+ years’ UK practice experience who is looking to take the next step in their accountancy career.

As Senior Accountant, you will manage a varied workload across accounts preparation, bookkeeping review, VAT, and year-end support whilst building strong client relationships across a diverse portfolio.

You will work closely with experienced managers and senior staff in a supportive environment that encourages development, autonomy, and progression.

• Prepare year-end accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Review bookkeeping records and VAT returns
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Assist with management accounts and financial reporting
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure work is delivered accurately and within deadlines
• Support managers with portfolio delivery and workflow management
• Identify opportunities to improve client processes and efficiencies

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• AAT qualification or ACA/ACCA part qualification
• Minimum 2+ years’ UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience preparing year-end accounts and VAT returns
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Experience with CCH software would be advantageous
• Good bookkeeping knowledge and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A proactive and team-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience working with clients in sectors such as agriculture, professional services, hospitality, or leisure would be beneficial.

• Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 DOE
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client base
• Hybrid working flexibility available
• Ongoing training and development support
• Stable and well-established firm with low staff turnover
• Broad exposure across accounts and advisory work
• Modern systems and cloud-based accounting technology
• Friendly and approachable leadership team

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