Accounts Officer - Maternity Cover

TQR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial planning and advisory firm in Plymouth is seeking an Accounts Officer for maternity cover, which may become permanent. The role involves managing accounts receivable and payable, bookkeeping, payroll, and maintaining financial records using Xero. Candidates should have solid finance operations experience and knowledge of UK tax fundamentals. The offer includes a competitive salary of up to £30,000 and flexible working options.

Benefits

In-house learning and training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience in finance operations, including accounts receivable/payable and bookkeeping.
• Understanding of UK tax fundamentals and experience with tax returns is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Xero and willingness to learn TaxCalc.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including reconciliations and month-end transactions.
• Assist with payroll, financial reporting, and general finance operations.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Bookkeeping

Xero proficiency

Tax knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

TaxCalc

Job description

Our client, a financial planning and advisory firm in Plymouth, is seeking a proactive and skilled Accounts Officer to join their team. This is a maternity cover role, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will support the finance team across a range of accounting and tax activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, and month-end transactions.
• Assist with payroll, financial reporting, and general finance operations.
• Collaborate with team members to provide accurate financial information to management.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records using Xero.
• Support tax services for clients, including filing basic returns and liaising with HMRC via tax software (training provided if required).
• Assist with onboarding and training as needed.

Experience

• Solid experience in finance operations (accounts receivable / payable, bookkeeping, month-end close).
• Working understanding of UK tax fundamentals.
• Previous exposure to tax returns or HMRC correspondence is advantageous.
• Proficient in Xero and TaxCalc, or willing to learn.
• AAT qualified or equivalent experience considered.
• Flexible, collaborative, and able to work in a supportive team environment.

Role Details

• Office-based in Plymouth preferred, with flexible/hybrid options available.
• Monday to Friday 09:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Competitive salary of up to £30,000, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity for the role to become permanent, particularly for candidates with trust / tax experience.
• Supportive work environment with in-house learning and training opportunities.

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