Semi Senior Accounts Assistant

Semi Senior Accounts Assistant

Sterling Partners

Manchester, M20 2DR
Full-time, Permanent Up to £30,000 DOE

Are you passionate about accountancy and looking for a role that supports your professional growth?
Sterling Partners are a progressive firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers, who are seeking a dedicated Semi-Senior Accounts Assistant to join their vibrant Manchester team.

As an Semi-Senior Accounts Assistant, you will:

• Prepare accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships, including tax computations and CT600
• Handle VAT return preparation and management accounts
• Assist with self-assessment tax returns and audits
• Support and mentor junior staff while maintaining excellent client communication

• Accounts preparation for various entities
• VAT returns and management accounts
• Self-assessment tax return preparation
• Audit assistance and junior staff support

The ideal candidate will:

• Have prior experience in an accountancy practice or firm
• Be experienced in accounts preparation
• Be proactive, deadline-oriented, and an excellent team player
• Possess strong organisational and client communication skills
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUPs), Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Proficient in IRIS, Xero and SAGE

• Financial Support: Full AAT or ICAEW/ACCA training assistance
• Career Growth: Opportunities to progress in a thriving, expanding firm; long-service awards
• Supportive Environment:
  Collaborative, friendly team where your growth is encouraged
• Work-Life Balance
  : 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, team-building activities, social events, and 3 self-care days per year
• Convenient
  
  Location:
  
  Office in the heart of Didsbury near parks, shops, and cafés
• Perks: Free on-site parking, monthly team lunches, quarterly and annual team-building events

Salary:
Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK.

If you are ready to take your accountancy career to the next level and join a supportive, ambitious team, we want to hear from you!

Other suitable skills and experience include
, Accounts preparation, Management accounts, Audit assistance, Bookkeeping, Audit assistance/audit preparation, Financial reporting.