Accountant

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd Barnes Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accountant in Exeter, Devon to take ownership of the client accounting function on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers genuine autonomy, responsibility, and scope for progression within a close-knit team.

You will lead day-to-day client accounting, manage reconciliations across multiple client accounts, prepare management and year-end accounts, oversee VAT and MTD submissions, manage purchase ledgers, and support junior staff.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified, studying towards, or qualified by experience.
• Strong practical accounting experience within a client-focused environment.
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge/experience.
• Extensive experience using Xero and confident with Excel.
• Good knowledge of VAT, tax, reconciliations, and management accounts.
• Confident leader with excellent organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the client accounting function.
• Manage reconciliations across multiple client accounts.
• Prepare management accounts and year-end accounts, along with various other financial reporting.
• Oversee VAT and MTD submissions.
• Manage purchase ledger and supplier payments.
• Review financial information and resolve discrepancies.
• Support and develop junior finance team members.
• Improve processes, systems, and financial controls.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Client accounting

Excel

Leadership

Communication

VAT knowledge

Education

AAT Level 4 (or studying/qualified by experience)

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AccountantExeter, Devon£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Our client, a growing and well-established professional services business, is seeking an experienced Accountant to take ownership of its client accounting function on a full-time, permanent basis.

As the Accountant, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of client accounting services across a varied portfolio, while developing and supporting a small team. Working closely with senior stakeholders and clients, you will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a proactive and personable approach, helping to strengthen processes and support the continued growth of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit and forward-thinking team where you will have genuine autonomy, responsibility, and scope for long-term progression.

The responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the client accounting function


• Manage reconciliations across multiple client accounts


• Prepare management accounts and yeare-end accounts, along with various other financial reporting


• Oversee VAT and MTD submissions


• Manage purchase ledger and supplier payments


• Review financial information and resolve discrepancies


• Support and develop junior finance team members


• Improve processes, systems, and financial controls

The candidate:

• AAT Level 4 qualified, studying towards, or qualified by experience


• Strong practical accounting experience within a client-focused environment


• Strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge/experience


• Extensive experience using Xero and confident with Excel


• Good knowledge of VAT, tax, reconciliations, and management accounts


• Confident leader with excellent organisation and communication skills

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