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Financial Accountant

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Posted 16 days ago, valid for a month

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

£30,000 - £45,000 per hour

Part Time

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The Part-Time Financial Accountant position in Leicester offers a flexible 30 hours per week role with a salary range of £30,000 to £45,000 FTE.
The ideal candidate should be part-qualified (ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience, with hands-on accounting experience, preferably in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities include transaction processing, month-end tasks, compliance support, and financial monitoring.
Familiarity with Xero accounting software is advantageous, and the role allows for hybrid working with multiple office visits required each week.
The benefits include private healthcare, enhanced employer pension contributions, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Part-Time Financial Accountant - Leicester (Hybrid Working Available) - 30 hours per week (flexible across 4 or 5 days) - £30,000 - £45,000 FTEWe are recruiting for an FCA-regulated professional services business in Leicester, seeking a skilled Part-Time Financial Accountant. This is a flexible role, ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys a varied workload and wants to join a small, collaborative team.The RoleAs a Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

Transaction Processing: Handling a small number of invoices weekly, maintaining accounts payable/receivable ledgers, and processing supplier payments.
Month-End Tasks: Preparing management accounts, reconciling bank and control accounts, posting accruals and prepayments, and generating month-end reports.
Compliance: Assisting with VAT returns, supporting external audits, and ensuring compliance with FCA regulations.
Financial Support: Monitoring cash flow, assisting with budgeting, and providing ad hoc reports to the leadership team.
You will be required to work from the Leicester office multiple times a week, with hybrid working available.

The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who:

Is part-qualified (ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience.
Has hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a regulated or professional services environment.
Is familiar with Xero accounting software (advantageous).
Is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing varied responsibilities.

What’s On Offer?This role offers:

£30,000 - £45,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time hours).
Private healthcare and enhanced employer pension contributions.
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy or sell additional days.

Why Apply?Join a supportive organisation where your skills will make a difference. This role combines transactional and month-end duties, making it perfect for a hands-on accountant seeking flexibility and variety.Apply now to find out more!

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