Salary
Competitive salary & benefits
Location
LE1 1QG
Job Overview
Statutory Audits
Coordinate interim and year-end statutory audits. Respond to requests from auditors and resolve any queries in order for the audits to be completed on time.
Produce regulatory returns and year-end statutory accounts and complete audit files.
Month End
Complete relevant month-end processes in a timely manner and produce accurate month-end reports. This includes preparation of month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations for a number of accounts.
Own the fixed asset register and relevant postings.
Prepare and post the monthly Management and Service Fee true ups and prepare the quarterly invoices.
Prepare the loan interest calculation and manage the quarterly loan repayment and interest payment process.
Prepare monthly cash flow reports and assist with forecast and budget.
Revenue Distribution to Parents
Distribute licensing revenue to parents, on a weekly and monthly basis.
Tax and VAT
Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory taxation regulations.
Manage the preparation of corporation tax schedules.
Provide information to our external advisor to enable them to complete the corporation tax calculations and returns on our behalf.
Ensure full compliance with HMRC guidelines around expenses and employee benefits.
Prepare and file the PSA return.
Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns.
Monitor and review changes in tax legislation and manage the implementation of necessary changes.
Other
Supervise and mentor two assistant accountants.
Work with the assistant accountant to ensure the bank reconciliations are clean and unreconciled items are investigated in a timely manner.
Complete ONS as necessary.
Allocate interest on debt received by solicitors from customers between the parent entities.
Other adhoc tasks as required.
Processes and Controls
Proactively ensure adequate financial controls are implemented across the departments
Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes through identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes
Skills and Qualifications required
You will have
Qualified Accountant with prior Financial Accounts and Tax experience
Background working within a Finance department in a commercial organisation or alternatively a mix of practice and industry experience
Minimum 2 years of holding a relevant financial accounting position
Experience with tax, interpreting tax legislation and liaising with tax authorities
Experience in using accounting / tax software
Person Profile
Be a team player
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Self-motivated and takes initiative
Planning and organising
Attention to detail
Good prioritisation
Quality and accuracy
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Hours per week
Key Details Start date – 1st June 2026 12 month fixed term contract Hybrid working in our modern Leicester City centre office We have an opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our team. To manage all aspects of financial accounting for the company including statutory reporting, treasury, income statements, balance sheets and tax returns. To deputise for the Financial Controller when required.
Closing Date
27/03/2026
Website
Apply for the job by visiting https://pplprs.co.uk/vacancies/