Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Leicester

Office based

A very exciting client of ours is now seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The client is a well-established accountancy and business advisory firm based in Leicester, serving a diverse portfolio of clients since 1999. From its beginnings as a small two-person team, the firm has grown steadily, now boasting a dedicated team of 20+ experienced and qualified professionals. They provide a comprehensive range of financial services, including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts preparation, taxation, audit, and business valuations, ensuring that clients receive tailored, high-quality support to meet their unique business needs.

Main responsibilities:

Financial Accounts & Reporting

• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, or FRS 102.
• Reviewing and finalising year-end financial statements before submission.

Tax Compliance & Advisory

• Preparing and submitting corporation tax returns (CT600s) and self-assessment tax returns.
• Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Advising clients on tax planning strategies to optimise liabilities.

Client Management & Advisory

• Acting as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients.
• Providing business advisory services, such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Attending client meetings to discuss financial performance and tax matters.

Audit & Assurance

• Assisting with external audits, preparing working papers, and liaising with auditors.
• Reviewing internal controls and advising clients on financial improvements.

Software & Systems Management

• Using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS, and TaxCalc.
• Implementing cloud-based accounting solutions for clients.

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervising and mentoring junior accountants and trainees.
• Reviewing work completed by junior staff before submission.
• Assisting with training on new accounting standards, tax changes, and software updates.

Qualifications:

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA Qualified (or Part-Qualified)
• Relevant Accounting & Audit Experience - At least 3-5 years of experience in an accountancy practice
• Strong UK GAAP, IFRS, or FRS 102 Knowledge
• Tax Knowledge (Corporation Tax, VAT, Self-Assessment)

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Audit Experience
• Proficiency in Accounting Software - Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, IRIS, or TaxCalc.
• Client-Facing Experience - Strong communication skills to manage a portfolio of SME and corporate clients.
• Team Leadership & Review Experience - Mentoring junior accountants and reviewing their work.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.