Part Qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA)

Part Qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA) Permanent | Full Time or Part Time Available Stoke-on-Trent | Hybrid Working £35,000 FTE DOE + Study Support Ready for the Next Step in Your Practice Career? We're recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded independent accountancy practice that prides itself on building long-term relationships with both its clients and employees. Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Part Qualified Accountant to join their close-knit and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys variety, values flexibility and wants to continue progressing their professional qualifications in a business that genuinely invests in its people.The Role Working across a varied client portfolio, you'll play an important role in supporting businesses with their day-to-day accounting requirements while continuing to develop your own technical knowledge.Responsibilities include:\n

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• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
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• Bookkeeping and VAT returns
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• Assisting with management accounts
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• Preparing bank reconciliations
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• Supporting payroll where required
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• Drafting personal and corporation tax returns for review
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• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements
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• Building positive relationships with clients and responding to day-to-day queries
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• Using Xero and other cloud-based accounting software
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About You You'll already have experience working within an accountancy practice and enjoy managing a varied workload.You'll ideally have:\n

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• AAT Qualified or ACCA Part Qualified
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• 2-5 years' recent practice experience
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• Strong accounts preparation skills
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• Experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns
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• Good working knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting software
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• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
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• Experience preparing tax returns and payroll would be beneficial but isn't essential.
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What's on Offer?\n

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• Salary circa £35,000 FTE depending on experience
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• Full or part-time hours available
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• Study support towards ACCA
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• Hybrid working
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• Flexible working hours
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• Friendly and supportive working environment
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• Varied client portfolio
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression
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If you're looking for a role where your contribution will be recognised and your development supported, we'd love to hear from you. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now or get in touch with Jo Thompson - for more information. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions about the role or the recruitment process.Xpert Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. By applying, you agree to register with us and consent to us holding your personal details on file. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the role. However, we may also reach out regarding other suitable vacancies that match your profile.