Accounts Assistant

Weise Employment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Exeter seeks an Accounts Assistant to assist with tax returns, VAT returns, and bookkeeping for clients. The ideal candidate will have AAT qualification or relevant experience, a keen eye for detail, and excellent organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £26k - £29k and valuable employee benefits. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a recognized firm.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual salary review

Death in service benefit

Access to health scheme

Flexible benefits package

Pension contributions

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven track record in accounting roles.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is preferred.
• Capable of engaging confidently with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns.
• Provide bookkeeping and management accounting services.
• File documents for Companies House and HMRC.
• Prepare financial statements for various business types.
• Maintain and update accounting records.
• Perform general admin duties to support the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Organizational skills

Education

AAT part qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

Accounts Assistant (AAT or equivalent). £26k - £29k doe. 36.25 hour working week Mon to Friday

• Up to 36.25 hours / 5 days per week.
• 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 3 years’ service.
• Annual salary review.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and team member commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.

A very exciting opportunity to work for one the Top 50+50 Accountancy Practices who really look after their employees. The role will involve working with a set of clients and assisting them with all areas of Accounts as follows :

• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
• Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf
• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold
• Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Managers and the office
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date

You will be either AAT part qualified or qualified through experience with a proven track record. Will have ideally worked in an accountancy practice. Be organised with an eye for detail, Client focused and ability to engage at all levels confidently with a positive attitude.