Accounts Senior
Hays Senior Finance
· posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£38,000 – £42,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Merseyside
Category
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Your new company
A well-established and highly respected independent accountancy practice based in Merseyside is looking to appoint an Accounts Senior to join its growing team. The firm has built an excellent reputation across the North West for delivering a personalised service to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurial clients.Due to continued growth and an increasing client base, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Senior to join a supportive and collaborative environment where career progression and professional development are actively encouraged.
Your new role
As an Accounts Senior, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients and be responsible for delivering high-quality accounting and advisory services. Your duties will include:
Preparing statutory accounts for a wide range of limited companies
Producing management accounts and financial reports
Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
Assisting with corporation tax computations
Liaising directly with clients and providing day-to-day business advice
Supporting junior team members and reviewing work where appropriate
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this position, you will:
Be AAT qualified, ACA/ACCA qualified or qualified by experience
Have previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment
Possess strong accounts preparation skills
Be confident managing client relationships
Have excellent communication and organisational skills
Demonstrate a proactive and professional approach to your work
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Flexible and hybrid working options
Free on-site parking
Study support where required
Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
Supportive and friendly team culture
Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
← Back to job search