Temporary Accountant (3062)

Cathedrala appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice based in Exeter is seeking a Temporary Accountant for a part-time role. The position offers £19 per hour, flexible working hours, and the potential for a permanent position. Responsibilities include managing tax returns and year-end accounts while working autonomously in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Immediate start, weekly pay

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience with self-assessment tax returns and year-end accounts required.
• Proficient in Xero, especially reconciliation.
• Available immediately for a minimum of four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file self-assessment tax returns for clients.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of year-end accounts.
• Maintain data accuracy and perform reconciliations using Xero.

Skills

Preparation of self-assessment tax returns

Year-end accounts completion

Reconciliation using Xero

Proactivity

Tools

Xero

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Up to £19 per hour DOE | Temporary Part Time |Exeter

A successful and forward-thinking accountancy practice with a strong presence across the South West is currently seeking short-term support during a peak trading period. Known for embracing modern digital tools and offering a supportive, close-knit working environment, this firm caters to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, landlords, and small business owners.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Temporary Accountant to join this thriving firm on a part-time basis for a minimum of four weeks, with potential for extension or even a permanent offer. The ideal candidate will be comfortable hitting the ground running and managing workloads independently, particularly in supporting self-assessment tax returns and company year-end accounts.

Hours of Work: Flexible, however, ideally looking for 10 am – 4 pm Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities of the Temporary Accountant:

• Preparation and filing of self-assessment tax returns for a range of clients, including high earners and rental portfolio holders
• Assist with the preparation and completion of company's year-end accounts
• Maintain accurate data and perform reconciliations using Xero accounting software
• Collaborate with the team as needed while maintaining a high level of autonomy

Key Requirements of the Temporary Accountant:

• Proven experience completing self-assessment tax returns and year-end accounts
• Proficient in Xero, particularly in reconciliation and digital submissions
• Self-sufficient and proactive in a small team setting
• Available immediately and able to commit for a minimum of four weeks

Company Benefits:

• £19 per hour (DOE)
• Immediate start, weekly pay
• Flexible working hours (ideally 10 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday)
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right person

This position is being handled exclusively by Cathedral Appointments. If you’re an experienced Accountant looking for a flexible, short-term opportunity with real potential, don’t miss out!

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We assess every candidate fairly, based on their skills and potential.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse
Ref: 10897