Temporary Accountant

Office Angles UK; Honiton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Temporary Accountant to join their team in Honiton immediately for 6-8 weeks. The ideal candidate will be methodical and thorough, capable of ensuring the department's smooth operation during its busy period. Responsibilities include tax return preparation, data entry, and teamwork, utilizing Xero accounting software to enhance efficiency.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Temporary candidate of the month award

Regular pay review

A dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file self-assessment tax returns.
• Support the preparation of limited company year-end accounts.
• Ensure accurate data entry using Xero accounting software.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Bookkeeping

Time Management

Tools

Xero

Job description

JOB TITLE: Temporary Accountant - Immediate Start

LOCATION: Honiton

HOURLY RATE: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour

HOURS: Monday - Friday, can accommodate part time or full time hours

BENEFITS: We would love for you to join us, some of the great perks of temping through Office Angels include...

• Weekly pay
• Access to Boost - our exclusive platform with discounts on hundreds of retailers, a wellbeing hub with recipes, an exercise area, and a mindfulness section with blogs & videos
• Temporary candidate of the month award
• Temporary candidate lunches/treats
• Regular pay review
• Online timesheets
• A dedicated consultant as an additional layer of support

We are recruiting for a methodical and thorough Accountant to join a well-established team based in Honiton, on a temporary basis, starting immediately for a minimum of 6 - 8 weeks. You will provide a variety of duties to ensure smooth running of the department throughout a busy period. Ideally you would have experience using Xero or similar accounting software experience to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file self-assessment tax returns, particularly for clients with rental portfolios, sole trader businesses, and individuals earning over £100,000
• Support the preparation and completion of limited company year-end accounts
• Ensure accurate data entry and reconciliation using Xero accounting software. Please note, Xero is our filing software.
• Liaise with team members as required while working with autonomy and efficiency

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role
• Well-organised and process driven
• Experience within practice would be highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

If you possess the required skills and experience and are eager to join a company that places high value on its employees, apply online or send your CV directly to [e-mail] or call our team on 01823 285440 for more details.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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