Accounts Senior
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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Senior on a permanent basis in our Chorley office.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking to expand and strengthen their team with recruiting an Accounts Senior on a full time basis. The role will provide the opportunity to widen your experience and progress further in the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts
- Preparation of company accounts and corporation tax returns
- Review and finalise of year end accounts prepared by junior members of staff for Director/Manager sign off
- Review of VAT returns and bookkeeping prepared by junior members of staff
- Assistance with the preparation of personal tax returns for manager review
- Provide cloud software training for staff and clients – Sage, Xero and Quickbooks
- Coaching junior members of staff in their role
- General office administration tasks
About You
- Ideally you will have formal qualifications such as AAT qualified or working towards ACCA/ACA qualification
- Proficient in Microsoft packages, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience in cloud packages such as QuickBooks, Xero & SAGE
- Is eager to progress and develop, with the willingness to adapt
- Demonstrates a high level of honesty and integrity
- An effective communicator and listener who would collaborate well with the rest of our team
- Wants to make a positive impact on our firm and be part of our journey into the future
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by 2½ days per each 5 years of service completed
- Pension scheme
- Group life assurance 4 x salary
- Free car park & close transport links
- Social events
- Access to our employee benefits portal – GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Regular training and development
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.
Additional Details
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Closing date: 21-05-2026