Accountant £40k-£45k

Accountant – Lancaster
(Permanent | Flexible Working | Forward-thinking team)

Accountant | Hybrid | Lancaster | £40k-£45k

Ready to take that next step in your practice career with a business that is growing quickly and genuinely invests in its people? Keep reading…

Based in Lancaster in modern offices with free parking and excellent accessibility, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice offering flexibility, autonomy and long-term career development.

Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you’ll play a key role in delivering an all-round service, acting as a trusted advisor and supporting the development of more junior team members. This role would suit someone looking to take on greater responsibility and build towards a more senior position in the future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
  • Reviewing year-end accounts and corporation tax returns
  • Preparing and reviewing self-assessment tax returns
  • Providing personal and corporate tax advice
  • Acting as a key point of contact for clients and building long-term relationships
  • Dealing with HMRC queries and correspondence
  • Reviewing work completed by junior team members and offering support where required
  • Planning workloads and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Promoting exceptional client service to support retention and growth
  • Reporting into managers and senior leaders on portfolio performance

What we’re after:

• ACA / ACCA qualified or qualified by experience with a strong practice background
  • Experience managing a client portfolio independently
  • Strong technical knowledge across accounts and tax
  • Confident using cloud-based systems such as Xero, FreeAgent and QuickBooks
  • Great at building relationships and solving problems
  • Organised, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure
  • Enjoy supporting and developing others within the team

What you will receive:

Salary of £40k-£45k depending on experience
22 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off, rising to 25 days with service
Bupa cash plan
Auto-enrolment pension
Hybrid working with at least 2/3 days per week onsite in Lancaster
A supportive environment with genuine opportunities to progress

If this sounds of interest get in touch with James on [phone removed] for more information or apply with your cv as we are interviewing asap.