Accounts Technican

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Exeter is seeking an AAT qualified Accounts Technician to join their team. This full-time role includes preparing financial statements, tax computations, and bookkeeping for clients. With a salary range of £26k - £29k, this position offers a supportive environment and growth opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual salary review

Death in service cover

Flexible benefits including Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience at Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level.
• Preparation of accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Good working knowledge of general IT.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for limited companies.
• Provide bookkeeping and management accounting services.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns and file documents with HMRC.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Team-oriented

IT Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

AAT qualified or qualified by experience

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Your newpany

Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with over 300 team members based in 16 offices across Devon and Somerset. We are looking for an AAT qualified or qualified-by-experience Accounts Technician to join us on a permanent basis in our Exeter office. This role is full-time with a salary bracket of £26k - £29k depending on experience.

Your new role

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:

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

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally, the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience of working at an Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level in an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified; however, part-qualified or qualified by experience is also considered.
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
• A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently/flexibly.
• Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Discreet, professional, and team-oriented in approach.
• Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.

What you'll get in return

• Up to 37.5 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 cover of 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 referral schemes.
• Pension 3%, rising to 4% (matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one year's service.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom