Accountant

RECfinancial; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A Leicester-based business is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant for a permanent hybrid role. This opportunity allows you to showcase your skills and advance your career while working in a friendly, professional environment. Responsibilities include general accounting, VAT returns, and liaising with clients. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Company benefits

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-18 months in a similar role.
• Previous bookkeeping experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of general accounting and finance.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Account reconciliations and journal entries.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational Skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

RECfinancial is currently shortlisting for a Leicester-based business in search of an experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant for a permanent hybrid role. This is a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills as a Bookkeeper / Management Accountant and advance your career.

Reporting to an experienced manager, your responsibilities will include supporting all aspects of general accounting and finance to help achieve financial objectives. Our client seeks someone who enjoys a variety of work.

You will join an experienced team with a shared goal of excellence. The role is accessible from Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

Main Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper / Management Accountant:

1. Sage or Xero (preferred but not essential)
2. Journal entries for payroll
3. Account reconciliations
4. Preparing and submitting VAT returns
5. Processing payments via BACs
6. Knowledge of accruals and prepayments
7. Dealing with HMRC as needed
8. Liaising with clients and internal finance team
9. Preparing or assisting with Management Accounts

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 12-18 months in a similar role
• Previous bookkeeping experience essential
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills

What We Offer:

• Salary £28,000 - £32,000
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working (3 days in / 2 days out after probation)
• Company benefits
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• A friendly, professional environment in a thriving business

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Neil at (phone number removed) or email (url removed). INDREC