Financial Accountant

Part-Time Financial Accountant - Leicester (Hybrid Working Available) - 25 - 30 hours per week (flexible across 4 or 5 days) - £30,000 - £45,000 FTE

We are recruiting for an FCA-regulated professional services business in Leicester, seeking a skilled Part-Time Financial Accountant. This is a flexible role, ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys a varied workload and wants to join a small, collaborative team.

The Role
As a Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Transaction Processing: Handling a small number of invoices weekly, maintaining accounts payable/receivable ledgers, and processing supplier payments.
• Month-End Tasks: Preparing management accounts, reconciling bank and control accounts, posting accruals and prepayments, and generating month-end reports.
• Compliance: Assisting with VAT returns, supporting external audits, and ensuring compliance with FCA regulations.
• Financial Support: Monitoring cash flow, assisting with budgeting, and providing ad hoc reports to the leadership team.
• You will be required to work from the Leicester office multiple times a week, with hybrid working available.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:

• Is part-qualified (ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Has hands-on accounting experience, ideally in a regulated or professional services environment.
• Is familiar with Xero accounting software (advantageous).
• Is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing varied responsibilities.

What’s On Offer?
This role offers:

• £30,000 - £45,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time hours).
• Private healthcare and enhanced employer pension contributions.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy or sell additional days.

Why Apply?
Join a supportive organisation where your skills will make a difference. This role combines transactional and month-end duties, making it perfect for a hands-on accountant seeking flexibility and variety.
Apply now to find out more!