Job Description: Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: Flexible depending on experience
Experience: Qualified, part-qualified or QBE with strong small–medium practice background
Overview
A long-established and reputable accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Accounts Senior / Semi-Senior to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who has built their career within a small or medium-sized practice environment and can hit the ground running with client work from day one.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in accounts preparation, tax compliance and—ideally—some exposure to audit. The role is fully office-based, so applicants must be local to the area.
Key Responsibilities
*Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
*Produce management accounts and financial reports
*Complete corporation tax computations and self-assessment returns
*Assist with (or lead) audits if experienced
*Oversee bookkeeping and VAT return preparation/review
*Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support
*Work independently with minimal supervision and manage deadlines confidently
*Support junior team members where required
Candidate Requirements
*Qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience
*Strong background in a small/medium-sized practice is essential
*Ability to work independently and adapt quickly — must be able to hit the ground running
*Experience across accounts, tax, and ideally audit
*Confident communicating directly with clients
*Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
*Must live locally and able to work full-time from the office
What’s on Offer
*Flexible salary based on experience
*Friendly, supportive team environment
*Varied client portfolio and hands-on exposure
*Excellent opportunity for long-term progression within the practice