Accounts Assistant

Autograph Recruitment; Brixham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected accountancy practice in South Devon seeks an Accounts Assistant or part-qualified accountant. The role involves managing accounts for various clients and requires strong knowledge of accounting software as well as client interaction skills. Ideal candidates are proactive and detail-oriented, ready to handle responsibilities independently.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or fully AAT-qualified accounting candidates are preferred.
• Experience in a practice environment is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting software is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
• Liaise directly with clients and maintain accurate financial records.
• Support ad-hoc accounting exercises and investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client management

Proactivity

Education

AAT qualification

QBE

Tools

Sage

KashFlow

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant or part-qualified accountant
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role:

A long-standing and respected accountancy practice based in South Devon is looking to hire an Accounts Assistant or part-qualified accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified professional, a fully AAT-qualified individual, or someone qualified by experience (QBE) to take ownership of a varied and rewarding portfolio of work.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies
• Work with Sage, KashFlow, and QuickBooks accounting software
• Support ad-hoc accounting exercises, investigations, and business takeovers
• Liaise directly with clients to provide high-quality accounting support
• Maintain accurate and compliant financial records in line with best practice

Candidate Requirements:

• Part-qualified, AAT qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)
• Prior experience in a practice environment is essential
• Strong working knowledge of cloud-based software (Sage, KashFlow, QuickBooks)
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident handling of client-facing tasks
• Able to manage workloads independently and meet deadlines

If this role is of interest, then please do not hesitate to get in touch or apply for this position.