Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper)

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

37.5h week

24 days annual leave

Company pension

Smart-casual dress code

Job summary

Autograph Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts Technician (Bookkeeper) in Tiverton to join a friendly accountancy practice.

The role covers bookkeeping for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, VAT returns, and regular accounting procedures, with strong emphasis on accuracy.

You will work with cloud software such as Xero and QuickBooks, enjoy a 37.5-hour week, 24 days of annual leave plus holidays, a company pension, and a smart-casual dress code.

Qualifications

• Proven numeracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of cloud accounting software, preferably Xero and QuickBooks.
• Good IT skills and a willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

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.