Accounts technician

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Exeter seeks an AAT qualified Accounts Technician to manage financial statements and tax preparations for various clients. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Death in service cover of 3x annual salary

Flexible benefits including Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Client and team member commission schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts technician or semi-senior role in accountancy practice.
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for various business types.
• Good working knowledge of payment and social media programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for limited companies and partnerships.
• Manage personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Provide bookkeeping and management accounting services.

Skills

Adaptability

Organization

Initiative

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

My client is an Age Top 50+50 firm of Accountants based in the South West, with over 300 team members across 16 offices.

They are looking for an ATT qualified or qualified-by-experience Accounts Technician to join them on a permanent basis at their Exeter office.

Main Duties

• 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 clients' behalf
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
• Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• General admin duties to support Partners, Managers, and the office

Requirements

• Experience of working at an Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level in an accountancy practice
• AAT qualified; part-qualified or qualified by experience also considered
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
• Adaptable, organized, and conscientious
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Discreet, professional, and team-oriented approach
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media programs

Terms / Benefits

• 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 of service
• Annual salary review
• Death in service cover of 3x annual salary
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving, and Private Medical Insurance
• Client and team member commission schemes
• Pension scheme starting at 3%, rising to 4% (matched up to 6% after 4 years of service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after one year of service

Should you have any questions or wish to apply, please contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please note: Due to high application volume, we may be unable to respond to every applicant directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.