Audit & Accounts Senior

Employal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Audit & Accounts Senior to join their growing team in Leicester. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a detail-driven accountant to advance their career within a supportive environment. You will prepare and review year-end accounts, lead audit assignments, and manage client relationships. With a competitive salary and career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic accountancy practice. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Ongoing Training and Development

Supportive Team Culture

Exposure to Varied Client Base

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and corporation tax.
• Strong working knowledge of accountancy software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory year-end accounts for clients.
• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.

Skills

Accounts Preparation

Corporation Tax

Audit Experience

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

Audit & Accounts Senior

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Are you an ambitious and detail-driven accountant looking to join a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice? Our client, a well-established and reputable firm based in Leicester, is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review statutory year-end accounts for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Lead and assist with audit assignments from planning through to completion
• Manage VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Accurately complete Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns in line with HMRC regulations
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, responding to day-to-day queries with professionalism and efficiency
• Identify process improvements and contribute to internal audit procedures
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of junior team members

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience in accounts preparation, corporation tax, and ideally audit
• Strong working knowledge of accountancy software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000+ (dependent on experience)
• Career progression opportunities within a growing practice
• A supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• Exposure to a broad and varied client base across multiple industries

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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