Accounts Assistant/ Semi-Senior
Posted 1 week ago by Hays
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for an Accounts Assistant/Semi-Senior at a supportive independent accountancy firm in Staffordshire. The position involves managing a mixed portfolio of clients, handling bookkeeping, VAT returns, and accounts preparation, while also providing support to junior staff. The firm offers flexibility in working patterns and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have relevant experience in accountancy and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage bookkeeping and VAT returns for a mixed portfolio of clients.
- Prepare management accounts and statutory accounts.
- Handle personal and corporate tax returns.
- Liaise with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Support the development of junior staff as needed.
- Utilize accounting software including Iris, Sage, and Xero.
Key Skills:
- Solid experience in an accountancy firm with bookkeeping and accounts preparation.
- Strong communication skills for client relationship management.
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively.
- AAT qualifications or progress towards AAT/ACCA preferred.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk