Senior Accountant

Vanilla Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Study support

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Vanilla Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Accountant on behalf of a family-owned accountancy practice based in Blaby. The successful candidate will manage statutory accounts and VAT returns while building lasting client relationships.

Key duties include producing management accounts, assisting with personal and corporate tax, and supporting junior staff. 33-hour week with standard pension and study support available.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified with experience in an accountancy practice.
• Experience handling statutory accounts, VAT, and tax returns.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for varied clients.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare and review VAT returns.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax returns.
• Maintain client relationships and provide taxation advice.
• Review junior staff work and provide guidance.

Skills

Communication

Client relationship management

Independence

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification

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
• Extensive 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