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Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior | Blackpool | Four-Day Week OptionAre you an experienced practice accountant looking for varied audit and accounts work, genuine progression and the option to work a four-day week?
A leading North-West accountancy group is recruiting an Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior for its Blackpool office. You’ll join a friendly and supportive team, working with an interesting mix of clients across different industries.
This role offers genuine development opportunities, with a clear route to progress into a Senior position.
What’s on offer?*Competitive salary, dependent on experience

*Annual salary review

*35-hour working week

*Option to work a four-day week

*Five weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays

*Clear progression into a Senior role

*Varied audit and accounts work

*Friendly and supportive team

*Payment of professional subscriptions

*Group Income Protection Scheme

*Life assurance at four times your salary

*Auto-enrolment pension contribution

*Commission for introducing new clients or work

*Commission for introducing new team members

*Funded social events

The roleYou’ll work across a combination of accounts preparation and audit assignments for a varied portfolio of clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, partnerships and LLPs

*Supporting audit assignments, including fieldwork and audit file preparation

*Building relationships with clients and responding to day-to-day queries

*Working closely with Managers and Partners across a broad range of assignments

*Supporting junior colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team environment

*Managing your workload effectively and ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time

What are we looking for?You’ll ideally have:
*At least three years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice

*Experience preparing statutory accounts

*Practical audit experience

*AAT qualification

*An interest in beginning, or already studying towards, the ACCA qualification

*Strong communication and client-facing skills

*Good organisational and time-management abilities

*A collaborative approach and committed work ethic

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established accountancy group offering varied work, a supportive culture and genuine long-term career development.