Accountant - Semi-Senior or Senior Level

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A well-established, medium-sized accountancy firm based in Loughborough is looking to recruit for an exciting new job opportunity. The firm is seeking to hire an Accountant and is flexible regarding the level of appointment. They are open to considering applications from Semi-Senior through to Senior level. The level of the role and salary is flexible within reason, as duties and responsibilities can be adjusted to suit the successful candidates experience and career ambitions. The firm operates from modern premises with on-site parking and offers full support for studies and career progression, with a broad and varied role on offer. Due to the office location, the firm is within a commutable distance of Nottingham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Loughborough, Castle Donington, and surrounding villages.

---------------------------------------- Job Description

Job Title:

Accountant

Senior or Semi-Senior The role will be a mix of accounting, audit, tax, and business services. The candidate will also be required, at times, to assist in training junior members of the practice, helping to develop their skill sets and expand their responsibilities accordingly. Experience with software including IRIS Accountancy Suite and bookkeeping platforms such as Sage, Xero, KashFlow, QuickBooks, and IRIS (or similar) is desirable. Candidates will have an advantage if they have experience or an understanding of audit work and CaseWare Audit software.

---------------------------------------- Overall Purpose of the Job

To prepare and audit (as part of a team) accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders to review stage; to undertake business support services; and to train junior staff.

---------------------------------------- Main Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare accounts from client records and present them to the relevant partner, including statutory accounts preparation.

Undertake or assist with audits of small to medium-sized companies and groups.

Carry out business support work, including preparation of management accounts, bookkeeping reviews, VAT returns, MTD submissions, and assisting clients with related matters.

Process personal tax returns and review returns prepared by junior staff.

Complete ad hoc tax work as required.

Resolve clients accounting issues and reconcile accounts.

Maintain and develop client relationships.

Identify further client service opportunities.

Supervise and train junior members of staff as required.

Undertake any other reasonable tasks as necessary.

---------------------------------------- Benefits

Competitive salary, in line with market rates.

Free on-site parking.

Annual profit-related bonus scheme (typically 3% of annual base salary).

8% overall pension contribution.

Medical insurance via salary sacrifice.

Full study support for AAT, ACA, and ACCA qualifications.

Flexible working hours.

Occasional hybrid working available.

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy