Job Description
Semi-Senior/Senior Accountant

LE2, Leicester

£28,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE

Our client, a prominent accountancy firm, is presently searching for an Accountant to join their team.

This role is ideally suited for a motivated and versatile individual seeking an engaging opportunity. The accountancy firm is dedicated to offering a diverse and stimulating workload, providing a friendly and hands-on year-round service to local small businesses and individual taxpayers.

Reporting to the Practice Owner, the selected candidate will engage in a wide array of accountancy, taxation, and client interaction responsibilities. This position presents an opportunity to contribute to an award-winning and highly successful enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Generating accounts from incomplete records, encompassing double-entry bookkeeping and creating accounts up to Trial Balance stage
• Preparing and reviewing Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies
• Crafting and reviewing Self-Assessment Tax Returns for Sole Traders, Individuals, Partnerships, and Rental Property Income
• Developing, reviewing, and submitting Corporation Tax Computations for Limited Companies
• Generating, reviewing, and submitting VAT Returns
• Providing client-centric support, involving client meetings and tax advisory
• Efficiently relaying information between clients/visitors/enquirers and colleagues through verbal and written channels, interpreting and responding effectively to verbal and written directives
• Managing, organizing, and updating pertinent data using database applications
• Plus other duties in line with the role's grade as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• A qualification such as AAT/ACCA/ICAEW or qualified by experience
• A minimum of 3 years' recent practice experience
• A genuine interest in being a dependable advisor to small business clients
• Confidence in building rapport with clients, offering solutions, and guidance
• The ability to operate within tight timeframes while upholding work quality
• Exceptional communication abilities and a customer-focused mindset
• Proactive, positive, and self-motivated disposition with adept problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in IT, including familiarity with practice software such as TaxCalc, Xero, and Dext
• Adaptability to novel software, systems, and regulatory changes
• The capability to take charge of all technical aspects of work
• Experience managing a diverse workload, prepared to take charge of personal and team tasks

Hours

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Free parking
• Health & well-being program
• On-site parking
• Referral program
• Sick pay