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Assistant Accountant - Family friendly - Flexible working - Part time
We need someone to prepare financial statements, manage compliance and support tax returns for our clients. We offer fully flexible working (including which days you work, term-time or year-round, school hours or a couple of longer days). Support offered, including return to work refreshers.
Why this matters
Our clients are really important. So are our families. We believe that having caring responsibilities, or other interests outside of work, doesn’t stop you being an excellent accountant!
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Morris Accountancy Services is an independent and rapidly growing practice. We’ve grown a lot over the last 6 months, and we now need another friendly, experienced Assistant Accountant to join our team and support our owner, Vanessa Morris.
This is a part-time role with the potential to grow, offering flexible hours and a hybrid working options (some time at home, some time in-person in Stockport). You will prepare financial statements, manage compliance requirements, support tax preparation, and liaise with clients to provide clear, practical financial guidance.
Salary is between £35k-£38k pro-rata. 2-3 days a week (equivalent to 15-22 hours a week). These hours can be spread out during the week to within school hours, or be a couple of longer days).
Who we need
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a UK accountancy firm (Essential)
- Confident in preparing financial statements (Essential)
- Understanding of tax preparation
- Working knowledge of relevant software such as Tax Calc, Xero, FreeAgent and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative and supportive team player
What you will do
- Prepare financial statements for our clients.
- Advise and liaise with our clients.
- Provide accurate and high-quality service to our clients.
How you can develop
- Prepare clients’ tax returns
- Become the ‘go to’ for bookkeeping guidance (to our clients and team members)
- Support clients’ payroll processes
Additional benefits for you
- Company pension
- On-the job training (for your continued professional development)
- Paid professional membership (if relevant)
- Return-to-work support offered (if needed)
We look forward to finding the last piece of the jigsaw in our team! If this sounds like you, please tell us more about you.