Accounts Technician – Exeter

Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Exeter is seeking an AAT qualified Accounts Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing financial statements and tax returns while providing essential bookkeeping services. This permanent position offers substantial benefits, including career growth and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension matching scheme

Annual salary review

Access to employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits including Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Experience at an Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level.
• Good working knowledge of IT tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to present information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies and partnerships.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations.
• Filing documents with Companies House and HMRC.

Skills

Accounts preparation

Communication

IT skills

Discretion

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification

Part-qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Accounts Technician (AAT)

Exeter

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

We are looking for an AAT qualified or qualified-by-experience Accounts Technician to join us on a permanent basis in our Exeter office.

Main Duties

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:

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

Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Experience of working at an Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level in an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified however part-qualified or qualified by experience is also considered.
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
• A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
• Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
• Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach.
• Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media programmes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.
  
  

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.

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