Senior Accountant

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd; Blaby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Study support available

On-site parking

33-hour working week

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Vanilla Recruitment (UK) Ltd represents a family-owned accountancy practice in Blaby seeking a Senior Accountant to join a friendly team and manage a diverse client portfolio with a focus on delivering high-quality service.

The role covers statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT and tax returns, with study support and a pension. AAT qualification and 4+ years’ experience are required, alongside strong client relationships and driving licence for occasional travel.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified and with 4+ years in practice.
• Proficient in Xero, Dext, QuickBooks and TaxCalc.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts for varied clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of business clients.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports as required.
• Prepare and review VAT returns in line with current regulations.
• Assist with the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
• Manage and develop client relationships, acting as a key point of contact.
• Provide accounting and taxation advice to clients.
• Review work of junior team members and provide guidance.

Skills

Xero

Dext

QuickBooks

VAT compliance

Client relationships

Communication

TaxCalc

Independent working

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero

Dext

QuickBooks

TaxCalc

Job description

We’re delighted to be recruiting a Senior Accountant on behalf of a family-owned accountancy practice based in Blaby. This vacancy offers the opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, working with a varied client portfolio while building long-term professional relationships. The successful candidate will join a respected practice that places great value on client relationships, professional development and delivering a high-quality service.

• £38,000 – £42,000 per annum
• Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 4:45pm, Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm
• 33-hour working week with a 30-minute lunch break
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Study support available
• On-site parking

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of business clients
• Produce management accounts and financial reports as required
• Prepare and review VAT returns in line with current regulations
• Assist with the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Manage and develop client relationships, acting as a key point of contact
• Provide accounting and taxation advice to clients
• Review work completed by junior team members and provide guidance and support where required

Required skills and experience

• AAT qualified
• Minimum of four years’ experience working within an accountancy practice
• Good working knowledge of Xero (essential), Dext, QuickBooks and TaxCalc
• Experience preparing accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Good working knowledge of VAT and tax compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to other office location in Leicestershire or client premises when required