Senior Accountant
4 days ago
Lancaster
Senior Accountant \n\n • Location: Lancaster\n, • Salary: From £45,000, depending on experience\n, • Job Type: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)\n, • Start Date: ASAP\n\n We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a growing and ambitious accountancy practice in Lancaster. This role is perfect for an individual who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities and is looking to play a key role in the development of both clients and colleagues. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Preparation and review of statutory accounts, management accounts, and tax returns.\n, • Managing a portfolio of clients and building strong working relationships.\n, • Providing proactive business and financial advice to clients.\n, • Ensuring all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support business growth.\n\n Leadership, Management & Accountability: \n\n • Drive ownership and accountability throughout the team.\n, • Demonstrate inspirational leadership by leading through example and promoting a positive team culture.\n, • Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support their professional growth and maximise performance.\n, • Review work completed by accountants and provide constructive, supportive feedback.\n, • Take a hands-on approach to team leadership, ensuring individuals feel motivated, engaged, and well supported.\n, • Implement and monitor performance measures, helping the team achieve both individual and departmental objectives.\n, • Support the wider business through collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • ACA or ACCA qualified.\n, • Highly experienced AAT-qualified candidates will also be considered.\n, • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.\n, • Strong technical accounting knowledge.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop others.\n, • Commercially aware with a proactive and client-focused approach.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary starting from £45,000, depending on experience.\n, • Hybrid working arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days from home).\n, • Opportunity to influence and develop a growing team.\n, • Varied and interesting client portfolio.\n, • Supportive and collaborative working environment.\n, • Long-term career progression opportunities.\n\n If you are a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in accountancy and leadership, please apply today for this Senior Accountant position. Submit your CV. \n