Semi-Senior Accountant

Semi-Senior Accountant Package: £28,000 to £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours:

Full-time, 100% Office-based

Location:

Melton Mowbray An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Semi-Senior Accountant or experienced Practice Assistant to join a growing accountancy firm based in the Melton Mowbray area.

Working directly alongside the firm's Senior Accountant in a close-knit office environment, this role offers hands‑on mentorship and training to help develop your career. The practice serves a strong local client base-including local businesses and agricultural clients-who regularly visit the office with records and paperwork. As such, this position requires a dedicated, full‑time office presence to maintain smooth daily operations and deliver excellent client service.

• Payroll Processing:
  Take ownership of running regular client payrolls.
• Client Record Management:
  Receive, sort, and process physical paperwork, receipts, and records brought into the office by local clients and farmers.
• General Bookkeeping & Accounts:
  Assist with day‑to‑day bookkeeping tasks and support the preparation of accounts under supervision.
• Software Utilisation:
  Utilize cloud‑based accounting platforms and dedicated practice software to maintain accurate client records.
• Client Liaison:
  Interact directly with walk‑in clients and handle day‑to‑day client queries in a professional manner.

• Practice
  
  Experience:
  
  Prior experience working within a UK accountancy practice (ideally under 4 years of experience, but candidates with solid practical exposure are welcome).
• Payroll Capability:
  Hands‑on experience or familiarity with processing payroll is highly desirable.
• Software
  
  Competency:
  
  Experience using Xero, Bright Pay, and/or IRIS (or similar accounting software packages).
• Commitment & Drive: A strong work ethic, openness to learning, and comfort using modern tech/IT tools in daily tasks.
• Location & Commute:
  Must live within a reasonable commuting distance to Melton Mowbray, be comfortable with countryside driving during winter months, and be looking for a full‑time, in‑office role.

Qualifications:

AAT study/qualification is welcomed, but not essential—relevant practical experience and attitude are prioritized over formal credentials.

• Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
• Work Setup: 100% office‑based in a modern, ground‑floor office space featuring garden views.
• Parking:
  Extensive free on‑site parking located directly outside the building.
• Site Amenities:
  On‑site café/canteen, fully equipped staff kitchen, business centre reception services, and access to an on‑site gym (with new padel courts opening soon).

• Standard workplace pension scheme and statutory holiday allowance.