Senior Accountant
3 days ago
Leicester
Senior Accountant Location: Leicester (Office-based / Hybrid options available)Salary: Competitive + BenefitsJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time About the Firm We are supporting a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Leicester, providing high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients. The firm prides itself on its collaborative culture, client-focused approach, and commitment to staff development. The Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic and supportive team. This is a varied role offering exposure to a wide client base, with responsibility for managing client relationships, reviewing work, and supporting junior team members. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and review statutory accounts for a range of clients including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, • Oversee preparation and submission of VAT returns in line with HMRC regulations, • Review bookkeeping and management accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance, • Prepare and review corporation tax and personal tax returns, • Manage a portfolio of clients, acting as a key point of contact, • Build strong client relationships and provide proactive business and financial advice, • Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff members, • Assist with workflow management and ensuring assignments are completed within deadlines, • Liaise with HMRC and other external stakeholders where required, • Support partners and senior management with ad hoc projects and advisory work Requirements • ACA / ACCA qualified or late-stage studier, • Proven experience within an accountancy practice environment, • Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation, tax, and VAT, • Experience managing a portfolio of clients, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Experience with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar Benefits • Competitive salary package, • Study support (if applicable), • Flexible / hybrid working options, • Clear progression opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative working environment, • On-site parking (where applicable) Apply Now If you are an experienced practice accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a forward-thinking Leicester-based firm, we would love to hear from you.