Senior Accounts Assistant

Acorn by Synergie; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary reviews

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health & wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in Okehampton is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a successful accountancy practice. You will work with a diverse client portfolio across sectors, delivering high-quality accounting and tax services while developing technical expertise.

The role offers a competitive salary (£35,000-£45,000 DOE), hybrid and flexible working, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Professional and client-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for a range of businesses.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax compliance.
• Complete bookkeeping and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare VAT returns and related information.
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries and provide advice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Client communication

Education

AAT Level 4

Relevant practical experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant | Accounts Assistant | Practice Accountant | Accounting Technician | Accountancy Practice

Okehampton | £35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a successful and well-established accountancy practice based in Okehampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Practice Accountant, or Accounting Technician looking to progress their career within a supportive and professional environment. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality accounting and tax services while continuing to develop your technical expertise.

Key Duties

• Prepare statutory accounts for a wide range of businesses and organisations.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax compliance.
• Complete bookkeeping assignments and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and associated financial information.
• Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries and provide professional advice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and VAT preparation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing client queries independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service.
• Holiday carry-over scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Private medical insurance options.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Employee referral and incentive schemes.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a growing practice.