Accountant

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 at Turver Jones for more information or apply with your CV. Interviews are taking place ASAP, with the business keen to secure the right person quickly.