About the Role
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">We’re delighted to be recruiting an Accountant for a well‑established accountancy practice based in Market Harborough. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who is looking to further develop their skills, gradually take ownership of their own client portfolio and grow within a supportive team environment.</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>£30,000 – £35,000 </strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Monday to Thurrsday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm – 36.5 hour working week</strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>20 days holiday plus bank holidays</strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Pension scheme</strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Study support available for the right candidate</strong></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Free car parking</strong></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Duties and responsibilities:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Preparation of year‑end statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Preparation and submission of VAT returns using cloud‑based MTD‑compliant software</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Completion of personal and corporation tax work</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Bookkeeping tasks including posting transactions, maintaining ledgers and completing bank reconciliations</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Gathering client records, following up on missing information and resolving basic queries</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Maintaining accurate working papers and ensuring deadlines are met</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Required skills and experience:</strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Minimum Level 3 AAT qualification</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Experience within an accountancy practice in a similar role</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and UK accounting and tax requirements</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Familiarity with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14px">Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility</span></span></li>
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