Accounts: Semi-Senior

Acorn by Synergie; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in North Devon is seeking an Accountancy Practice Technician / Accounts Semi-Senior to join a friendly, professional team in Barnstaple or South Molton. This permanent role offers a progressive path with ongoing training and opportunities to advance.

You will handle a diverse portfolio, prepare monthly and year-end accounts, assist with personal and corporate tax, manage VAT returns, and support bookkeeping. Strong communication and client relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification preferred.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work from Barnstaple or South Molton offices in North Devon.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse portfolio of clients from sole traders to limited companies.
• Prepare monthly and year-end accounts.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax compliance.
• Manage VAT returns and bookkeeping tasks.
• Attend client meetings and handle day-to-day queries.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Education

AAT qualification preferred

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Accountancy Practice Technician | Accounts Semi-Senior | Accounts Technician

North Devon | Competitive Salary and Benefits | Permanent | Barnstaple or South Molton

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting an Accountancy Practice Technician / Accounts Semi-Senior to join a friendly and professional team in North Devon.

This is a progressive role where your skills and career can flourish, with ongoing support, training and opportunities to advance.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Permanent position.
• Progressive role within a friendly and professional accountancy practice environment.
• Ongoing support, training and opportunities to advance.

Key Duties

• Work on a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from sole traders to limited companies.
• Prepare monthly and year-end accounts.
• Assist with both personal and corporate tax compliance.
• Manage VAT returns and bookkeeping tasks.
• Attend client meetings and handle day-to-day queries.

Requirements

• Ideally AAT qualified, although applications are welcomed from those with relevant experience but without formal qualifications.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Previous recent experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience at Technician or Semi-Senior level is preferred.
• Ability to work from the Barnstaple or South Molton offices in North Devon.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.