We have an excellent opportunity for an additional member of staff to join our team, working in our busy small business accounts and VAT department. This is a varied role to primarily include bookkeeping and VAT work for clients as well as accounts and Tax Return preparation for a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies. THE JOB: Full time Bookkeeping VAT Returns Accounts preparation Personal and Corporation tax computations Tax Returns Self Assessment and Company Working to tight deadlines You will have: Excellent communication skills Experience gained in an accountancy practice Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation skills Working knowledge of preparing Tax Returns Good IT skills which must include Excel and Word and either SAGE, QuickBooks or Xero AAT qualification or proven experience in a similar role SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive salary Contributory Pension and life insurance scheme Flexible working including Flexitime system Annual leave of 25 days, plus bank holidays (full time equivalent) Convenient office location with easily accessible car parking nearby (currently free of charge) Employee Assistance Programme Friendly working environment