Accounts Assistant

Autograph Recruitment; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression and development opportunities

Study support

Supportive team environment

Modern systems and growing client base

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Tiverton is seeking an AAT-qualified Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. The position involves preparing accounts for various entities, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and supporting clients with queries. Candidates should have previous practice experience and be confident with software like Xero or Sage. This role offers competitive salary and clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or finalist with strong experience.
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Confident in the use of accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Conduct bookkeeping and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support clients with daily queries.
• Assist senior team members and managers.

Skills

AAT qualified

Experience in accountancy practice

Confident using Xero, Sage or similar software

Attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Positive team-focused attitude

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant (AAT Qualified)

Location: Tiverton

Type: Permanent | Full-time

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Tiverton who are looking to welcome an AAT-qualified Accounts Assistant into their friendly and supportive team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with practice experience who is looking to continue developing their skills in a firm that genuinely supports progression and long-term career development.

The Role

You'll be involved in a varied workload, including:

• Preparing accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting clients with day-to-day queries
• Assisting senior team members and managers across the wider accounts function

About You

• AAT qualified (or finalist with strong experience)
• Previous experience within an accountancy practice
• Confident using Xero, Sage or similar software
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn

What's on Offer

• Supportive and approachable team environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression and development
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Study support available (where applicable)
• Modern systems and a growing client base

If you're an Accounts Assistant looking to join a forward-thinking practice where you'll be supported and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

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