Accounts Technician

My client is an Age Top 50+50 firm of Accountants based in the South West, with over 300 team members across 16 offices. They are looking for an ATT qualified or qualified-by-experience Accounts Technician to join them on a permanent basis at their Exeter office. Main Duties • 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 Requirements: • 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. • 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. 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. • 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. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful