Practice - Senior Accountant

Location Penrith
Discipline: Accounting
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5400

Senior Accountant – Penrith – £35,000 to £45,000


Overview

An established and reputable accountancy practice in Penrith is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant to support continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone working in practice who wants more responsibility, autonomy, and a clear path for progression.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Competitive salary: £35,000 to £45,000

  • Strong pipeline of local and regional clients

  • Real progression opportunities within a stable and respected firm

  • Hands-on work across accounts and tax, not a narrow processing role

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders

  • Completing VAT returns, corporation tax computations, and personal tax work

  • Managing your own client portfolio and handling day-to-day queries

  • Reviewing work produced by junior team members

  • Supporting advisory, planning, and forecasting tasks

  • Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements

  • Working confidently across cloud systems (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)

What the Firm Is Looking For

  • Solid experience within an accountancy practice

  • AAT Level 4, ACA, ACCA or qualified by strong experience

  • Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients

  • Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise your own workload

  • Strong IT skills and experience in cloud accounting software

Benefits

  • £35,000 to £45,000 salary depending on experience

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Supportive, friendly team environment

  • Long-standing client base with varied, interesting work

  • Flexible working options depending on experience

How to Apply

If you’d like to discuss this Senior Accountant role in Penrith, please feel free to get in touch.

Contact:
Amy – Talent Partner
Email: amy@supremesearch.co.uk
Phone: 07842 313 876