Assistant Accountant / Team Lead
Location: Lancaster (flexi-time & hybrid working)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 DOE + Study Support
Are you an ambitious Assistant Accountant ready to take the next step into leadership? This role offers the chance to manage a small team while still keeping hands-on with accounts, tax, and client service.
What you’ll be doing:
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Managing and motivating a team of accountants.
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Preparing self-assessment tax returns, annual accounts & corporation tax.
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Providing tax advice to a varied portfolio of clients.
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Liaising with HMRC to resolve queries.
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Ensuring KPIs are met across VAT, payroll, and reconciliations.
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Building strong client relationships and driving service quality.
What we’re looking for:
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AAT, ACA, ACCA studier (or equivalent experience).
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Solid background in tax returns, year-end accounts & corporation tax.
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Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills.
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Client-focused, detail-driven, and ambitious.
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Previous experience leading or supporting a team (desirable).
Why apply?
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Competitive salary with full study support.
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Hybrid working & flexi-time.
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Opportunity to step into leadership while developing your career.
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Be part of a supportive and professional team environment.
Apply now and take the next step in your accounting career