Semi-Senior Accountant

We are supporting a well-established accountancy practice in Stoke-on-Trent that is looking to appoint a Semi-Senior Accountant on a fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience to take on a varied role, supporting a portfolio of clients across accounts preparation, tax, and day-to-day advisory.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare statutory accounts for a range of clients including SMEs, sole traders, and partnershipsAssist with the preparation of management accounts and financial reportsSupport the completion of VAT returns and corporation tax computationsLiaise directly with clients to request information and resolve queriesAssist senior members of the team with more complex accounting assignmentsMaintain accurate and up-to-date client records in line with compliance requirementsSupport junior staff where required and contribute to team workflowEnsure deadlines are met across multiple client engagementsKey RequirementsPrevious experience working within an accountancy practice environmentStrong understanding of accounts preparation and basic tax principlesAAT qualified or ACCA/ACA part-qualified (or equivalent)Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similarGood working knowledge of ExcelStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlinesConfident communication skills with the ability to build client relationshipsAdditional InformationFixed-term contract opportunityOffice-based role, 5 days ..... full job details .....