Senior Accountant

Leicester Permanent £35,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
Senior Accountant position, taking ownership of a portfolio of SME clients. The role combines client relationship management, technical review, and team supervision.
  • Senior Accountant to join a Top 20 firm in Leicester area.
  • Career progression & increasing client management responsibility on offer.

About Our Client

A well-established and forward-thinking accountancy group with a strong regional presence, supporting SMEs through relationship-led advisory and compliance services. The business continues to grow steadily, investing in its people, systems, and collaborative culture to ensure high-quality delivery across its offices. This is an organisation that values long-term client partnerships and provides clear pathways for career progression.

Job Description

  • Manage a portfolio of SME clients, acting as the main point of contact
  • Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns
  • Review work completed by junior team members to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Provide practical business advice and identify areas for improvement or efficiency
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships
  • Monitor workflow, deadlines, and service delivery standards
  • Support and develop junior staff through mentoring and on-the-job training
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Promote best use of accounting software and digital tools to enhance client service



The Successful Applicant

  • ACA/ACCA qualified or ACA/ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent experience)
  • Solid background in accountancy practice with experience preparing year-end accounts and VAT
  • Confident reviewing work and taking responsibility for client relationships
  • Strong communication skills with a professional and proactive approach
  • Commercially aware and comfortable advising SME clients
  • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
  • Organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple deadlines



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave
  • Company pension scheme and life assurance
  • Enhanced family leave and company sick pay
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing support
  • Access to flexible benefits including health-related options and corporate discounts
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing and collaborative firm



Contact
Jamal Ganiyu
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6947401
Phone number
+441212309387

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Newly Qualified
Sector
Business Services
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jamal Ganiyu
Consultant phone
+441212309387
Job reference
JN-022026-6947401