Practice Accountant
Lancaster | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 from home)
Salary up to £45,000 + onsite parking
I’m working with a well-established accountancy firm in Lancaster that supports a wide range of clients across the local area. They’ve built a strong reputation for offering a high-quality, personal service across accounts, tax, payroll and bookkeeping.
They’re now looking to bring in an experienced Practice Accountant to manage a portfolio of clients and be a key part of the team.
The role:
This is a hands-on role where you’ll take ownership of your own client portfolio, supporting them across a mix of accounts and tax work. Day to day, this will include:
*Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts
*Completing self-assessment tax returns
*Managing corporation tax work
*Acting as the main point of contact for clients, answering queries and offering advice
*Attending client meetings (both virtual and face-to-face)
*Supporting with HMRC audits and investigations
*Handling more complex client queries
*Supporting junior team members and helping manage workloads
It’s a varied role where no two days will look the same, and you’ll be trusted to build strong relationships with your clients.
What I’m looking for:
*ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
*Strong experience in practice, managing your own portfolio
*Good all-round accounting and tax knowledge (income tax, corporation tax, VAT and PAYE)
*Experience using cloud-based accounting software
*A confident communicator who enjoys working with clients
*Organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
*Someone who’s happy to support and guide more junior team members
Nice to have:
*Experience with Iris
*Knowledge of capital gains tax and inheritance tax
*Previous experience managing or mentoring a team
What’s on offer:
*Salary up to £45,000
*Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 in the office)
*Free onsite parking
The business:
It’s a friendly, down-to-earth team that works closely together and takes pride in the service they offer. They’re big on doing things properly, supporting each other, and building long-term relationships with their clients.
If you would like to apply, please submit your most recent CV. I will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.