Job Description

Senior Accountant

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 DOE

Location: Preston Area

Genuine Progression Opportunities

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

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.

What’s on Offer

• 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 & Working Arrangements

• Location: Preston Area


• Working Pattern: Office presence encouraged with hybrid flexibility available


• Candidates should ideally live within a 30-40 minute commute

Apply in Confidence

If you are looking to join a supportive and growing practice where your contribution will be recognised and your career can develop further, we would be delighted to hear from you.