Qualified Accountant
Chartered Accountancy
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 (37.5 Hours per week)
Lancaster based
Permanent Role
£42,000 - £45,000+ Dependent on Experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual.

The role will involve managing a team of accountants that are responsible for the delivery of services to a portfolio of clients.

Tasks will include planning work load (self-assessment tax returns, year-end company accounts and corporation tax returns), liaising with clients and answering technical queries, reviewing work, answering technical questions and providing an all-round service.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Client meetings (virtual & face to face).


• Management of accountants and their performance.


• Provide complex tax advice.


• Preparation of annual accounts.


• Completion of self-assessment tax returns.


• Dealing with complaints and complex issues from clients.


• Preparation and dealing with HMRC audits or investigations.


• Monitoring and analysation of data in relation to KPI's.


• Attending management meetings.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• To be qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent.


• Experience of cloud accounting software including FreeAgent, QuickBooks & Xero.


• To have a proven background in accounting and managing a portfolio of clients.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• IT Skills with competent use of word and excel.


• Excellent varied accounting and taxation knowledge.


• Advanced knowledge of income tax, corporation tax, VAT and PAYE.


• Ability to solve problems and provide a professional, punctual, and accurate service to clients.


• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to coordinate, supervise and report performance to seniors.

• Excellent time keeping and management ability with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all task are carried out daily and all deadlines are met.


• Previous experience of managing a team is essential.


• To have a client focused attitude and commercial awareness within the firm.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of capital gains and inheritance tax


• Knowledge and experience of HMRC audit and investigations


• Previous experience of performance management

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969