AAT Accounts Assistant

Autograph Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment Ltd in Tiverton is seeking an Accounts Preparation / Bookkeeping professional to join a friendly accountancy practice on a full-time basis. The role suits someone with AAT qualification or equivalent and solid practice experience, focused on hands-on accounts work and VAT returns.

You will manage bookkeeping, prepare client accounts to trial balance, and handle VAT returns while maintaining high accuracy and meeting deadlines. A range of accounting software is used.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice
• Good experience preparing accounts
• Strong bookkeeping skills
• Experience completing VAT returns
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Client-focused communication with duties handled

Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for a range of clients
• Completing VAT returns
• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Bank reconciliations
• Preparing accounts to trial balance
• Dealing with day-to-day client queries
• Supporting clients with their accounting requirements
• Working with a range of accounting software
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts prep

VAT returns

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Preparation / Bookkeeping

Location: Tiverton
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Job Type: Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Preparation / Bookkeeping professional to join a friendly accountancy practice in Tiverton.

This would suit someone who is AAT qualified or working at a similar level, with solid experience in practice and who enjoys the hands-on side of accounts work.

The role would be ideal for someone who is happy working at this level long-term, rather than looking to progress into an ACA-qualified or managerial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accounts for a range of clients

• Completing VAT returns

• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records

• Bank reconciliations

• Preparing accounts to trial balance

• Dealing with day-to-day client queries

• Supporting clients with their accounting requirements

• Working with a range of accounting software

• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within deadlines

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice

• AAT qualification or equivalent experience

• Good experience preparing accounts

• Strong bookkeeping skills

• Experience completing VAT returns

• Good attention to detail and accuracy

• A practical, hands-on approach

• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines

• Good communication skills and a client-focused approach

This role would suit someone who enjoys accounts preparation, bookkeeping and VAT work and is looking for a stable, long-term position within a good practice.

Salary & Benefits

£28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience, alongside a range of benefits to be discussed.