Accountant

Semi-Senior / Senior Practice Accountant

£30,000 - £45,000 per annum dependant on experience

Syston, Leicester

Full Time; Monday - Friday

A rapidly growing firm of Chartered Certified Accountants is looking for an experienced Semi-Senior / Senior Practice Accountant to join their team. The firm is recruiting for this role due to excellent client retention alongside their organic growth.

The successful candidate for this role would ideally be an AAT / ACCA part or fully qualified with three years minimum UK accountancy practice experience. They will need to welcome new software and be pro-active in the way they implement it within their day-to-day role.

Key Role:

• Accounts preparation and submission for Limited companies, Sole Traders and Partnerships.
• Preparation and submission of management accounts.
• Preparation and submission of corporate and personal tax returns.
• VAT returns and self-assessment preparation and submission.
• Payroll experience desirable, but not essential.
• Take ownership of a portfolio and progress into a senior client-facing role
• Liaising with HMRC and dealing with Companies House matters where required

Candidate Attributes:

• AAT / ACCA part of fully qualified.
• Cloud-based software knowledge (able to assimilate quickly).
• Team player with the ability to support and develop junior staff.
• Three years minimum - UK based practice experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail and able to deliver work to a high-quality standard.
• Organised and able to manage deadlines effectively.
• Confident working independently and taking ownership of client work.
• Experience with practice / accounting software such as IRIS, Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, VT or similar.

Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Partner and Director.
• Liaise directly with clients and able to resolve client queries.
• Delegate tasks to junior members of staff.
• Train junior members of staff.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for work efficiencies.

On Offer:

• CPD covered.
• Study support provided where applicable.
• Supportive and friendly environment.
• Opportunity to develop within a growing accountancy practice.
• Potential for hybrid working.

Hours: Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm with 30 minutes lunch break.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.