Due to recent regional expansion, an accountancy practice in Stoke on Trent is seeking a Semi Senior/Accountant to join its team on a full-time basis, to manage an existing client portfolio.

The role offers an attractive salary up to £40,000 per year based on experience. Along with 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, you will receive training and career progression opportunities. The company would consider providing support towards completing an accountancy qualification for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and innovative business and would suit a driven self-starter, with a tenacious appetite for providing a first-class customer experience, and an individual who takes pride in their work. There are significant career development opportunities for the successful candidate including support towards obtaining an ACCA qualification and the company will consider applications from time-served bookkeepers and recent AAT level graduates who wish to take their career in finance to the next level.

As the Semi Senior/Accountant you will be responsible for:

Preparing accounts for Sole Trader, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
Preparing Self Assessment tax returns.
Bookkeeping and preparing Management Accounts.
Ensuring compliance with HMRC and other financial regulations.
First point of contact for new and existing customers.
The Semi Senior/Accountant will have the following skills and attributes:

Part or fully qualified ACCA or ACA, or equivalent qualification is desirable, or qualified by experience.
Knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, Quickbooks or others is essential.
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines, individually or within a team environment.
Previous experience working within an accountancy practice would be a distinct advantage.
You will be working on-site 37.5 hours per week between 9.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with one hour for lunch.

Appointment will be subject to UK Right to Work checks and satisfactory references.

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