Senior Accountant Audit

Employal; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy firm in Leicester is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and opportunities for career progression. Join a dynamic team and contribute to various client accounts while mentoring junior staff in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts preparation and corporation tax.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review statutory year-end accounts.
• Lead audit assignments from planning to completion.
• Manage VAT returns and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Detail-oriented

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

IRIS

Job description

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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 £55,000 (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

• Industries

  Accounting and Financial Services

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