What's the Role?We are recruiting for an Accounts and Tax Senior to join our clients team in Leicester, reporting directly to the Director and senior management team.The role will be to work with our clients and provide support predominantly with management accounts and year-end accounts. There will also be opportunity on other projects as and when they arise.This an opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to flourish by gaining well-rounded compliance and advisory exposure.We are a well-established firm with an entrepreneurial and dynamic feel who are continuing to grow nationally as well as regionally.We know that in addition to a competitive salary, our team members want benefits that are flexible enough to meet their needs and to change with them as their priorities change. We offer a wide range of benefits which include holidays, life assurance, company pension scheme and employee assistance programme along with a range of flexible benefits for you to choose. These include local gym membership, critical illness insurance and a fantastic range of cash back and discounts with selected retailers on our rewards website.Duties will include:

Produce an account working file.
Clear arising queries with clients and produce a list of discussion points for the senior managers or partners
Liaise with HMRC, including compliance checks
Work within a budget agreed at the planning stage.
Produce draft tax computations (for companies) and a provision for inclusion in the accounts.
Inclusion of statutory disclosures in line with the company checklist.
Plan and control professional work for the firm's clients within the firm's standard procedures and identify basic planning opportunities.
Attend training and seminars to further develop and maintain technical and personal development skills.
Attend training to further develop and maintain technical skills and if not yet attained to work towards a professional qualification.
Professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals.
Contribute to tax advisory projects.
Ensure that the firm’s standard processes are used in the production of compliance tax work and ensuring that technical standards are maintained.
Seek opportunities to increase client billings and to seek new clients for the practice where possible.

Your experience ideally will include:

Previous experience within an accounting firm
Previous mixed tax experience gained in a practice environment
Knowledge of Iris and Xero preferred, but not essential
Skills in Microsoft Excel and Word are essential
Experience of using cloud-based accountancy software

You will have the following skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent Excel skills
Good organisation and time management skills
Proactive thinking and application skills
Self-management skills

What you will need to be;

Be authentic in every situation and like to be connected to your team, clients and local communities.
Like to listen and understand, to show up every day with passion and to stand up for things that matter to you.
Be driven to succeed, take initiative and want result
Either ACA, ACCA or CTA qualified, however part qualified would be considered.
Full study support package offered if part qualified.
We are committed to develop its people and will provide extensive training offering a full study package including qualification funding, study leave, college-based tuition and a mentor who will support the Accounts Senior throughout to successfully complete their professional qualification.

What you get back from us;

Competitive salary
Study support package if applicable
Excellent personal development programmes to support career growth opportunities
You will be surrounded by other accountancy professionals, so that you can learn and be mentored by others.
Structured development as well as on the job practical training
Flexible benefits reward package
Ability to progress all the way to the top!

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