Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper)

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Chettiscombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great rates of pay

37.5-hour week

24 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Relaxed dress code

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a friendly accountancy practice in Tiverton to appoint an Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper). The role offers a varied portfolio across sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

Key duties include bookkeeping, VAT returns, accounts and tax preparation, cloud software support (Xero/QuickBooks), admin tasks, and meeting deadlines in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero and/or QuickBooks.
• Good IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• The ability to use initiative, work independently and contribute positively to a team.
• A friendly, professional and reliable approach, with confidence communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with bookkeeping and spreadsheet work to support the preparation of accounts and business and personal tax returns.
• Assisting with VAT returns and monthly and quarterly accounting procedures.
• Supporting a varied client base with day-to-day accounting queries.
• Helping clients with cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and QuickBooks.
• Carrying out general administrative duties, including answering calls, letter writing, filing and maintaining records.
• Supporting colleagues and clients with key deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records and following data protection and anti-money laundering requirements.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication skills

Cloud accounting (Xero)

Cloud accounting (QuickBooks)

IT skills

Organisational skills

Initiative & independence

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper)

Location: Tiverton

I’m currently working with a friendly, welcoming accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper) to join its team.

The firm prides itself on building strong client relationships and providing a personal, client-focused service. This is a varied role supporting a mixed portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across a range of industries.

The role

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with bookkeeping and spreadsheet work to support the preparation of accounts and business and personal tax returns.
• Assisting with VAT returns and monthly and quarterly accounting procedures.
• Supporting a varied client base with day-to-day accounting queries.
• Helping clients with cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and QuickBooks.
• Carrying out general administrative duties, including answering calls, letter writing, filing and maintaining records.
• Supporting colleagues and clients with key deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records and following data protection and anti-money laundering requirements.

About you

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero and/or QuickBooks.
• Good IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
• The ability to use initiative, work independently and contribute positively to a team.
• A friendly, professional and reliable approach, with confidence communicating with clients.

What’s on offer?

• Great rates of pay.
• A 37.5-hour working week.
• 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• A relaxed working environment with a smart-casual dress code.

Working hours: 8.30am–5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.