Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Leicester Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced practice professional looking to take the next step in your career with a modern and ambitious accountancy firm?

Our client is a well-established chartered accountancy and business advisory practice that supports businesses across the UK with a comprehensive range of services including accounts, audit, tax, cloud accounting and business advisory. Built on a reputation for trusted advice, technical expertise and long-term client relationships, the firm works closely with SMEs, owner-managed businesses and high-growth organisations to help them achieve their financial goals. The business is known for its proactive approach, sector knowledge and commitment to delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join their Leicester team.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in managing a varied portfolio of clients while supporting junior team members and maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Responsibilities will include

Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a range of SME and owner-managed business clients

Producing management accounts and financial reports

Preparing and reviewing corporation tax returns

Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted point of contact

Providing proactive accounting and business advice to clients

Supporting junior team members through mentoring and technical guidance

Assisting with workflow management and ensuring deadlines are met

Liaising with HMRC and other external stakeholders where required

Supporting partners and managers on ad-hoc projects and advisory assignments

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have

ACA or ACCA qualification (or be Qualified by Experience with strong practice exposure)

Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment

Strong technical knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation

Experience managing your own client portfolio

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

A proactive and commercially minded approach

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear career progression opportunities

Exposure to a diverse and interesting client base

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and growing practice

Modern systems and technology-driven processes