Business Services Accountant in Leicester

We have the opportunity for an efficient and experienced accountant to join our team as a Business Services Accountant to support the provision of business compliance and advice services at our Leicester or Grantham locations.

What does this role involve?

As Business Services Accountant, you will be responsible for undertaking the preparation of client accounts and assisting with the provision of a comprehensive accounting and business advisory service. You will confidently provide high-level client work, efficiently and within budget, requiring minimal assistance and supervision.

Teamwork

You will work as part of a team to support the training and development of team members, including regular reviews of work and providing constructive feedback to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality services. Developing working relationships with clients and assisting in all aspects to maximise yield and performance is a key part of this role. Where appropriate, you will initiate and take an active role in business development by promoting our full range of services to clients.

Skills and experience

We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and capabilities to apply, although it’s essential that your values and experience align with this role’s key responsibilities. To be successful, you will:

• Have good communication skills, enabling you to work effectively and collaboratively in a team.
• Have the ability to develop professional and technical knowledge.
• Have familiarity with accounting software.
• Be ACA or ACCA qualified or with a minimum of three years' experience.

Join Duncan & Toplis

From flexible working arrangements and time-matched volunteer hours to online fitness classes and mental health support, at Duncan & Toplis we're committed to helping our people maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We help our team to develop their talents and encourage ambitious individuals to progress their careers and expand their professional and personal capability with fully supported training and CPD. Our values of trust, partnership, and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything we do.

Benefits include:

• Full support and 18 weeks full pay for maternity and adoption leave, inclusive of statutory maternity and adoption pay, and two weeks full pay paternity leave for eligible team members.
• Fully supported training and CPD.
• Continuous learning support to help develop skills and long-term goals through mentoring, coaching, technical and soft skill training.
• Death in service insured benefit available to all team members up to the age of 65, four times annual salary. Conditions apply.
• Discounted wills and power of attorney: 50% discount for team members and their partners and 25% discount for team members' parents and children.
• Enhanced holidays: Minimum of 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 27 days after five years of service and for managers. 32 days (plus bank holidays) for directors.
• Private medical insurance: Non-subsidised purchase through a group company scheme.
• Flexible annual leave: Buying or selling of annual leave up to five days. Conditions apply.
• Talent referral bonus: Bonus payments up to £1,000 on successful candidate referrals for eligible team members.
• Employer contribution starts at 3% with length of service-related increases and up to 7% matched contributions for eligible team members.
• Half day paid leave matched with half day annual leave for voluntary and charitable activities.
• Employee assistance programme for 24/7 confidential support from trained counsellors and access to trained mental health advisers.
• Team milestone award: Milestone celebration rewards at five, 10, 15 and 25 years with additional benefits, experience vouchers, and gifts.
• Online fitness classes: Online fitness programmes with a variety of workouts, including yoga, pilates, strength training, and cardio.
• Permanently health insurance: Permanent health insurance is available to eligible team members who have one years continuous service. Conditions apply.
• Agile working - hybrid/flexible: Flexible working hours and locations (office or home) for a better work life balance.
• Enhanced sickness entitlement: Four weeks full pay followed by four weeks half pay (on completion of probationary period and subject to terms and conditions of employment).
• Study leave: Study leave to help achieve fully supported qualifications.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to lease an electric vehicle, smart charger, EV energy tariff, and free miles in one hassle-free package.
• Management and leadership academy: Our development programmes are designed for all career stages, from the first step into management through to our six-month leadership academy.
• Healthcare workplace app: Empowering team members with digital-first tools and professional care, including guidance, consultations, and support for mental and physical wellbeing.
• Fully supported qualifications: Helping the next generation of accountants and advisers to achieve formal, industry-recognised qualifications.
• Cycle to work scheme: Purchase a bike through this scheme and pay it back over a 12-month period.