Accounts Assistant - Uttoxeter - Salary up to 34k About Our Client Our client is a Chartered Accountants with offices in Staffordshire. They provide a broad range of services to their clients which include preparing statutory accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, audits and payroll. Our clients portfolio is varied across multiple industries and range from small owner managed businesses to larger limited companies. They offer a friendly, approachable and relaxed environment where they genuinely appreciate and value each one of their employees. Our client pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive culture where teamwork is key. Role Summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual with prior experience of working in an accountancy practice to join our Uttoxeter office, on a full or part time basis. The successful candidate will have a varied role which would include producing financial statements for Sole traders, Partnerships and Companies for management review. The role also requires the liaising with clients to provide support when needed and to resolve queries. The candidate will occasionally be required to provide training on cloud-based software to our clients and therefore must have a good understanding in this area. Salary: £26,000 to £34,000 dependent upon experience. Office hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (Part time hours considered) Key Responsibilities - Assisting in the preparation of financial statements for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies - Preparation and submission of VAT returns - Working with accountancy software such as IRIS, Sage and Xero - Liasing with clients to resolve queries and provide support - General office duties Candidate Requirements - AAT qualified/part qualified or equivalent professional experience - Prior experience working in an accountancy practice - Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word - Good knowledge of Accountancy Software such as IRIS, Sage (Desktop and Cloud based) and Xero - Must have excellent attention to detail - Strong organisational and communication skills - Be able to work as part of a team as well as independently - Driving licence is preferable Benefits - Full AAT/ACCA study support and funding (if part qualified) - Supportive and friendly working environment - Working with a diverse client portfolio - Flexible working hours - Starting entitlement of 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (Pro rata for part time hours) - Loyalty holidays - Free parking - Company pension