Senior Accountant

Job Description: Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior

Location: LeicestershireSalary: Flexible depending on experienceExperience: Qualified, part-qualified or QBE with strong small-medium practice background

Overview

A long-established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who has built their career within a small or medium-sized practice environment and can hit the ground running with client work from day one.

The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in accounts preparation, tax compliance and-ideally-some exposure to audit. The role is fully office-based, so applicants must be local to the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Produce management accounts and financial reports
• Complete corporation tax computations and self-assessment returns
• Assist with (or lead) audits if experienced
• Oversee bookkeeping and VAT return preparation/review
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support
• Work independently with minimal supervision and manage deadlines confidently
• Support junior team members where required

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience
• Strong background in a small/medium-sized practice is essential
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly - must be able to hit the ground running
• Experience across accounts, tax, and ideally audit
• Confident communicating directly with clients
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Must live locally and able to work full-time from the office

What's on Offer

• Flexible salary based on experience
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Varied client portfolio and hands-on exposure
• Excellent opportunity for long-term progression within the practice