Accounts Technician / Semi Senior

Trial Balance; Launceston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accounting firm in Launceston is seeking an Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior. Responsibilities include preparing year-end accounts, handling tax and VAT returns, management accounting, and bookkeeping. Candidates should be AAT qualified or have equivalent experience, with strong current accountancy practice experience. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a modern working environment that encourages professional development.

Benefits

Professional and modern working environment

Competitive salary

Career development support

CPD and study support

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or significant practical experience in accountancy.
• Current experience in an accountancy practice environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for various client types.
• Handle tax and VAT returns for clients.
• Perform management accounting tasks.
• Manage bookkeeping and payroll responsibilities.
• Provide sound advice to clients and resolve queries.
• Assist clients with online accounting software transition.

Skills

Year end accounts preparation

Tax and VAT return preparation

Management accounting

Bookkeeping and payroll

Client advice and query resolution

Experience with online accounting software

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

Looking for more fulfillment from your working day, or a role where you feel more valued by your clients? This could be just the practice that you've been searching for... This growing firm prides itself on going beyond and above its clients' expectations at every opportunity, and due to further growth, a new vacancy has arisen for an up and coming Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior.

Your duties in this varied and interesting practice role will include:

• Year end accounts preparation for a mix of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Tax and VAT return preparation
• Management accounting
• Bookkeeping and payroll
• Offering sound advice to clients and resolving queries
• Assisting clients with the transition to online accounting software

This role would suit an AAT qualified candidate, or an experienced professional with significant experience who hasn't undergone formal qualifications. Current and relevant experience in an accountancy practice environment is essential due to the technical nature of the role.

In exchange, my client offers a professional and modern working environment where personal and career development is actively encouraged, a competitive salary and benefits package, and CPD and study support where appropriate.

How to Apply

To apply, please call to speak to Jay Vilarrubi-Smith or apply quoting job reference JVS10422.

Trial Balance is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.