Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper)

Confidential; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; 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, smart-casual dress code

Job summary

Confidential, an accountancy practice in Tiverton, is seeking an Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper) to join the team. The role covers bookkeeping for varied client types and assists with preparing accounts and tax returns using cloud software such as Xero and QuickBooks.

You will handle client queries, maintain records, and support deadlines in a friendly, professional team. Benefits include a 37.5-hour week, 24 days leave plus bank holidays, a company pension, and a relaxed dress code.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping and tax returns support
• Familiar with cloud accounting software (Xero/QuickBooks)
• Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple clients
• Professional, friendly client-facing approach

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and spreadsheet work to support accounts and tax returns
• Assist with VAT returns and monthly/quarterly accounting procedures
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Help clients with Xero and QuickBooks
• Carry out general administrative duties and maintain records
• Support colleagues with key deadlines
• Maintain records in line with data protection requirements

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independence

Education

AAT qualification

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.

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.

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

About you

• 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.