Job Title: Accounts Technician
Location: Honiton
Salary: £24-28,000
Reference Number: 9538
Our client, a respected regional Accountancy Practice are looking for an AAT qualified or QBE Accounts Technician to join them on a permanent basis in their Honiton office with part time, flexible and hybrid working available.
Main Duties:
The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:
* 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
Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Ideally the successful candidate will have the following attributes, skills, experience, and qualifications:
* 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.
* Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
* A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
* Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
* 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.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
* Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.
Terms / Benefits:
* Up to 36.25 hours / 5 days per week (part-time, flexible and hybrid working is available).
* 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.
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