Accountant Assistant Manager

Accountancy Elite; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable chartered accountants firm in Leicester is seeking a Senior Accountant/Assistant Manager. The role offers £32K-£38K salary and a well-defined development structure towards a senior management position. Ideal candidates will be nearly ACA/ACCA qualified with 3-5 years practice experience, and proficient with accounting software like Xero, Quickbooks, or Sage. Comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are included.

Benefits

Company Pension

Fully supported training and development opportunities

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years practice experience.
• Experience of preparing accounts and related business tax computations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts from client records for various business types.
• Compile statutory accounts and manage monthly accounts.
• Prepare management accounts, bookkeeping, and VAT returns.
• Support with Corporate and Personal Tax issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

ACA / ACCA late stages or already qualified

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

SALARY £32K-£38K DOE, WELL DEFINED DEVELOPMENT STRUCTURE, ASSISTANT MANAGER ROLE

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT/ASSISTANT MANAGER - LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE - JOB REF: JO23699

Accountancy Elite yet again have been instructed by a well established firm of chartered accountants in Leicester. Our client is recruiting a senior accountant into their team to take on an assistant manager role but with the long term view that they will take a role in the senior manager role in the medium term.

The successful candidate will ideally be nearly ACCA/ACA qualified or already qualified with 3-5 years good quality practice experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts from client records, for sole traders, partnerships, LLP's and limited companies.
• Responsible for compiling statutory accounts and managing monthly accounts.
• Preparation of management accounts, bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Support with Corporate and Personal Tax issues and dealing with HMRC.
• Assisting with Audit assignments.
• Providing support to clients and colleagues and forwarding the development of the practice.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA / ACCA late stages of qualification or already qualified.
• Experience of preparing accounts and related business tax computations
• 3-5 years practice experience.
• Experience with Xero/Quickbooks/Sage software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proven verbal and written communication skills to clients and colleagues.

Benefits

• £32K-£38K Salary + Benefits
• Working Monday to Friday
• Company Pension
• Fully supported training and development opportunities.
• Very real opportunity to move forward to senior manager level.

If this Senior Accountant - Assistant manager role is for you then please contact Jacob Vagg today on 01788422186/07584307169 or via email on [e-mail]