Accountant

Location:

Leicester (LE87) – Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£30k – 35k per year + Benefits

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Advertiser:

Paul Mitchell Associates

Job ID:

132768562

Posted On: 

13 March 2026

Accountant

North Leicester
A£30,000 – A£35,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Full-time | Office-based

About Us

Our client is a family-run business operating across various retail sectors. From its’ central distribution centre and Head Office in Leicester, it supplies nationwide through its wholesale cash and carry businesses..

As one of the largest companies in its’ sector in the UK, it is a fast-paced and rapidly growing organisation with a strong reputation within the industry.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic AAT-qualified Accountant to join its’ small, friendly finance team based on the outskirts of Leicester. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and can take initiative while working collaboratively within a team.

You will support the finance department across a broad range of accounting tasks and play an important role in ensuring the smooth financial operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

* Producing month-end reports and preparing the first draft of management accounts
* Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Overseeing financial aspects of the import process
* Ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
* Ensuring VAT and duty are correctly accounted for
* Managing cash receipts and general ledger activity
* Monitoring cashflow, budgeting and forecasting
* Performing revenue and expenditure variance analysis
* Reconciling account statements
* Monitoring fixed asset activity and debt activity
* Supporting ad-hoc finance tasks when required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

* Completed AAT qualification
* A minimum of five years’ experience working within a finance department in a fast-paced environment
* Strong IT and computer skills
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* The ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines

Additional Responsibilities

* Ensure appropriate accounting methods, policies and principles are followed
* Monitor and analyse accounting data and produce financial reports
* Improve finance systems and procedures where possible
* Complete credit checks for new customers
* Maintain fiscal records and files
* Manage and support a small team
* Liaise with the operations department when required
* Demonstrate an understanding of import and export processes , particularly with the Far East and the EU

Skills & Personal Qualities

* Strong numeracy and written communication skills
* Ability to work methodically and accurately
* Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* Team-oriented with a proactive approach

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

This role is office-based in North Leicester .

Salary: A£30,000 – A£35,000 per year (dependent on experience)

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