Senior Accountant

<p>An established firm of accountants based in Leicester, with a great reputation as an employer are looking for a Senior Accountant, to work out of their office in Leicester due to expanding workloads and growth of the firm. The role is open to part-time and full-time candidates and the salary is dependent on experience. The firm may hire up to a full Manager grade, for the right person.</p> <p>The firm can offer excellent long-term progression opportunities, as well as flexible working hours and hybrid working.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare statutory accounts for limited companies independently and to a high professional standard.</li> <li>Review accounts preparation work completed by junior team members and provide clear, constructive feedback.</li> <li>Supervise, mentor, and train junior accountants and accounts assistants to support their technical development.</li> <li>Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries, request information, and maintain strong professional relationships.</li> <li>Complete file reviews and ensure assignments are fully prepared for final Partner review and sign-off.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, including full disclosure requirements under FRS 102.</li> <li>Prepare and review capital allowances computations.</li> <li>Advise on and process trading losses and related tax treatments.</li> <li>Manage matters relating to Section 455 tax and overdrawn directors’ loan accounts.</li> <li>Prepare and advise on dividends and personal tax implications for directors and shareholders.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary in-line with market rate</li> <li>Hybrid working, up to 2 days a week from home</li> <li>Flexibility in start and finish times</li> <li>Free parking onsite</li> <li>Good central office location, close to many transport links for an easy commute</li> <li>Company pension scheme</li> <li>Opportunity for career progression with a well-established accountancy firm</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Desirable but not essential – ACCA/ACA qualified (or soon to be qualified)</li> <li>Full right to work in the UK</li> </ul>