Digital Accountant

Addington Ball; Blaby; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare insurance

Hybrid working from home days

Study support package with study days

34 days holiday policy

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Addington Ball in Leicester is seeking a Digital Accountant to join a growing regional accountancy practice. You will prepare meaningful management information packs for clients, lead cloud accounting implementations and advise on process improvements, using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or IRIS.

The role is hybrid with home-working days and a clear progression path, plus study support, private healthcare, 34 days holiday, onsite parking and regular team events.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA/ICAEW or equivalent.
• Robust knowledge and application of management accounts and digital transformations.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of management accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Lead software reviews, implementation of cloud accounting software and improve internal processes.
• Analyse financial information and statements, presenting findings and advice to clients.
• Journal entries, VAT returns, accruals and prepayments.
• Processing adjustments, posting banking and reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards ACCA/ACA/ICAEW

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

If you enjoy client interaction which adds real value in terms of performance, processes etc., this career opportunity is for you

The Digital Accountant is a key role within the Business Solutions & Outsourcing team within a growing regional accountancy practice based in Leicester.

As much as you will prepare meaningful management information packs for clients, you will delve deep into the inner workings, shaping processes, focusing on advisory projects and implementing cloud accounting for clients, specifically Xero removing all the pressure of year end accounts or tax work!

Experience of working in an accountancy practice is not essential. It presents an intriguing career opportunity for a part qualified or newly qualified accountant, with robust knowledge and application of management accounts and digital transformations.

It is a highly varied role, and it is foreseen that this role will evolve with a clear pathway for career progression longer-term.

What s in it for you?

• A starting salary up to £45,000
• Flexible hybrid working from home days
• Full and comprehensive study support package, including study days and funding
• Long-term career progression pathway and support
• Regular team social events and activities
• Participation in charitable initiatives and fundraising
• Positive contribution for both local and global environment, recycling and energy initiatives
• Private healthcare insurance
• 34 days holiday policy
• Free onsite parking, modern and open plan office space
• And further benefits including retail discounts

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of management accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Lead software reviews, implementation of cloud accounting software and improve internal processes
• Analyse financial information and statements, presenting findings and advice to clients
• Journal entries, VAT returns, accruals and prepayments
• Processing adjustments, posting banking and reconciliations

Are you the right fit?

• Either AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA/ICAEW or equivalent
• Adaptable approach to assignment with solid attention to detail and ability to communicate across all business levels
• IT skills including Excel and any accounting software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS etc).