Senior Practice Accountant

Employal; Syston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing firm of Chartered Certified Accountants in Syston seeks a Senior Practice Accountant. Responsibilities include managing client portfolios, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with tax deadlines. Ideal candidates will possess an AAT qualification or be ACCA/ACA qualified and have strong software skills. This role offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years practice experience.
• Experience in preparing and reviewing accounts and tax computations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of client accounts across multiple industries.
• Produce and file management accounts and tax returns.
• Review the work of junior accountants.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Client relationship management

Education

AAT qualification or ACCA/ACA qualified

Job description

Senior Practice Accountant

Circa £40,000 per annum DOE

Leicestershire (hybrid options available)

Full Time, Permanent

Our client is a fast-growing firm of Chartered Certified Accountants and is seeking an experienced Senior Practice Accountant to become a key part of their expanding team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment and wants to grow with a firm that values professional development.

The Role

• Manage a portfolio of clients accounts across multiple industries.
• Producing and filing management accounts, corporate and personal tax returns
• Managing VAT returns and self-assessments
• Review the work of junior accountants and support their development
• Building strong client relationships and resolving queries efficiently
• Adopting and implementing new cloud-based accounting software and digital tools to improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax deadlines
• Production of year-end accounts and management reports

About You

• AAT qualification with at least 3 years practice experience, or ACCA/ACA qualified
• Proficient in accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage etc.)
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience within payroll is desirable, but not essential
• Confident in preparing and reviewing accounts and tax computations
• A natural leader as well as a team player.

What is on offer

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio and exciting projects
• Opportunities for continued professional development

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