Senior Accountant - Xero Specialist & Client Focus

Propel Consult; Blaby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Study support

On-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Propel Consult is seeking a Senior Accountant for a family-owned accountancy practice in Blaby, Leicestershire. You will join a friendly, supportive team and service a varied client portfolio while building long-term professional relationships.

The role offers a 33-hour week (Mon-Thu 9:00am-4:45pm, Fri 9:00am-4:00pm), on-site parking, pension, study support and 25 days’ leave plus bank holidays. Salary £38,000–£42,000 with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified
• Minimum of four years' experience in an accountancy practice
• Proficient in Xero, Dext, QuickBooks and TaxCalc
• Experience preparing accounts for a varied client portfolio
• Strong VAT and tax compliance knowledge
• Excellent communication and client relationship management
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to other office locations in Leicestershire or client premises

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Client relationship management

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Xero

Dext

QuickBooks

TaxCalc

Job description

Propel Consult is seeking a Senior Accountant for a family-owned accountancy practice in Blaby, Leicestershire. You will join a friendly, supportive team and service a varied client portfolio while building long-term professional relationships.

The role offers a 33-hour week (Mon-Thu 9:00am-4:45pm, Fri 9:00am-4:00pm), on-site parking, pension, study support and 25 days’ leave plus bank holidays. Salary £38,000–£42,000 with potential for growth.