Accounts Technician – Exeter

Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Exeter is seeking an Accounts Technician to join their team on a permanent basis. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in accountancy, an AAT qualification, or be part-qualified. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, personal and corporate tax computations, and providing bookkeeping services. The firm values a friendly environment and offers competitive benefits such as enhanced leave options and a health scheme.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual salary review

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice.
• Confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for various entities.
• Provide bookkeeping and management accounting services.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of accounting records.

Skills

Account preparation

Tax computations

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Organizational skills

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Accounts Technician

Exeter

We’re Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 300 team members based across 16 offices in Devon and Somerset.

We’re looking for an Accounts Technician to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis. Whether you’re AAT qualified, part-qualified and continuing your studies, or qualified by experience, this is a great opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward‑thinking firm.

Why Westcotts?

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Varied and meaningful work that helps you grow and develop your skills
• A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
• Opportunities to progress your career within a respected and growing firm

Main Duties

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders up to the audit threshold
• Preparing personal and corporate tax computations and returns
• Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
• Filing documents with Companies House and HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ensuring accounting records are maintained accurately and kept up to date
• Preparing and completing quarterly VAT returns
• Working in line with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Providing general administrative support to Partners, Managers, and the wider office

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Attributes, Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• A minimum of 1–2 years’ experience working in an accountancy practice (essential)
• AAT qualification, or be part-qualified with ongoing studies, or qualified by experience
• Previous experience preparing accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
• A friendly, positive, and approachable manner
• Confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
• A professional and team-oriented approach
• Good working knowledge of general IT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic social media tools)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
• Accuracy and a strong eye for detail

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’ service.
• Annual salary review.
• Death in service 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 commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date. Apply Here