We're Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 300 team members based across 16 offices in Devon and Somerset.
We're looking for an Accounts Technician to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis. Whether you're AAT qualified, part-qualified and continuing your studies, or qualified by experience, this is a great opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm.
Why Westcotts?
At Westcotts, we believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join us, you'll become part of a welcoming team where your contribution is genuinely valued. You'll benefit from:
* A friendly and supportive working environment
* Varied and meaningful work that helps you grow and develop your skills
* A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
* Opportunities to progress your career within a respected and growing firm
Main Duties
In this role, you'll enjoy a varied workload and support a wide range of clients. Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders up to the audit threshold
* Preparing personal and corporate tax computations and returns
* Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
* Filing documents with Companies House and HMRC on behalf of clients
* Ensuring accounting records are maintained accurately and kept up to date
* Preparing and completing quarterly VAT returns
* Working in line with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
* Providing general administrative support to Partners, Managers, and the wider office
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.
Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
We're looking for someone who is confident in their technical skills, comfortable working with clients, and eager to continue developing. Ideally, you'll have:
* A minimum of 1–2 years' experience working in an accountancy practice (essential)
* AAT qualification, or be part-qualified with ongoing studies, or qualified by experience
* Previous experience preparing accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
* A friendly, positive, and approachable manner
* Confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels
* Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
* Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
* Initiative and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines
* A professional and team-oriented approach
* Good working knowledge of general IT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic social media tools)
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely
* Accuracy and a strong eye for detail
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.
* Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
* 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.
How to apply
To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.