Accounts Senior / Financial Reporting Accountant in Preston

If you're currently working in practice and looking for a role where you can broaden your experience, take on more responsibility and work more closely with clients, this could be worth a look. We're working with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Lancaster who are looking to add an Accountant to their team. They have a strong reputation locally and offer a supportive environment where people are encouraged to develop rather than getting stuck doing the same work year after year. The role will give you exposure to a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients, covering accounts, tax, VAT and bookkeeping. You'll have plenty of client contact and the opportunity to build relationships and become a trusted point of contact. What you'll be doing Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. Preparing VAT returns, management accounts and tax returns. Looking after a portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients. Dealing directly with clients and handling day-to-day queries. Assisting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software. Working closely with the wider team and supporting clients with their accounting needs. What we're looking for Previous experience within a UK accountancy practice. Experience preparing accounts for a range of SME clients. Good knowledge of VAT, bookkeeping and general practice work. AAT qualified, ACCA/ACA part-qualified or qualified, or qualified through experience. Someone personable and confident with clients who wants to continue developing their career. JBRP1_UKTJ