Semi Senior Accountant

Position:
Semi Senior Accountant
Location:
Ibstock (Leicestershire)
Package: (phone number removed) , study support, 25 days holiday, great working culture
Working hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Junior Accountant/Semi Senior, to join a multi-officed, growing Accountancy Practice in Leicestershire. This firm are seeking an ambitious individual, who has some accountancy practice experience, to work across bookkeeping and accounts, and to grow alongside the firm.

This role is well suited to someone with 2-3 years experience working within accountancy practice, and perhaps someone studying, looking to complete AAT or are studying ACCA/ACA. This practice can provide study support to the right candidate, a salary up to 30k, and you will be joining a collaborative office with a great working culture.

• Manage bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments accurately using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Quick Books, Sage, etc.).
• Reconcile bank, debtor, and creditor accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, including those for clients with complex VAT schemes or partial exemption.
• Maintain accurate and organised client records.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and ensure timely submission deadlines are met.

• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support the production of simple personal tax returns (PTRs) under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with accounting and tax standards, maintaining high levels of accuracy.

• Minimum of 2 years UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong, hands‑on Xero and Quick Books experience
• Solid VAT return preparation for multi‑entity/complex clients
• Confident with month‑end routines, reconciliations, and working to deadlines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Comfortable commuting to office

• Salary dependant on experience (phone number removed)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Auto enrolment to company pension scheme
• Death in service, and company sick pay
• Study support for the right candidate
• Career progression opportunities
• Hands on training and development
• Excellent working culture, with great Summer and Christmas events
• Onsite parking