Accounts Assistant/ Semi-Senior

Hays PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent accountancy firm in Staffordshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Semi-Senior Accountant for a mixed portfolio role. This position allows for part-time or full-time flexibility, involves client interaction, and offers support for ACCA study materials. Candidates should have relevant accounting experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Support for ACCA study

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Solid experience in bookkeeping or accounts preparation.
• Good communicator able to manage deadlines.
• AAT or ACCA qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management and statutory accounts.
• Handle bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients in person and via email.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client Relationship Management

Communication

Education

AAT Qualifications

ACCA (or in progress)

Tools

Sage

Iris

Xero

Job description

Salary Competitive salary + potential for ACCA study support package

Accounts Assistant/ Semi-Senior Accountant role - part or full-time - Independent Staffordshire firm

Your new company

A new opportunity has arisen within a supportive and friendly independent accountancy firm in Staffordshire focusing on accounts work.

Your new role

Working with a mixed portfolio of clients from a range of industries, you will work on bookkeeping and VAT returns, management accounts and statutory accounts preparation, personal and corporate tax returns and will liaise regularly with clients both in person and over the phone/ via email. Dependent on your experience to date, you may get involved in supporting the development of juniors and work on more complex clients. You'll use a range of accounting software including Iris, Sage and Xero.

What you'll need to succeed

You will possess solid experience working within an accountancy firm undertaking bookkeeping and/ or accounts preparation work. You'll be a good communicator, able to develop good client relationships and manage deadlines effectively. It would be great if you were to hold AAT qualifications were to be studying towards completion of AAT or ACCA.

What you'll get in return

If successful, you'll join a friendly, sociable team within a well-established firm. This is a varied role with scope for development and support towards professional study after you have settled in. Both full and part-time working patterns will be considered (3-4 days) and whilst the standard office hours are 9-5, there is some flexibility on start/finish times.

What you need to do now

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