Job Description
Accountant – Plymouth
£30,000 | 1-year maternity contract | Professional Services
A busy professional services firm is looking for a detail-focused Accountant to support their finance function. This varied role covers core accounting, occasional payroll and preparing personal tax and self-assessment returns.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce management accounts to trial balance
* Month-end processes: accruals, prepayments, reconciliations
* Bank & balance sheet reconciliations
* Support budgeting, forecasting & audit prep
* Process payroll when required
* Prepare personal tax returns & assist with tax compliance
* Support VAT returns
* Handle purchase/sales ledger and expenses
* Assist with finance projects and process improvements
What You’ll Bring:
* AAT Level 4 (part-qualified considered) / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE)
* Experience in professional services or supporting a small business
* Strong accounting and self-assessment tax skills
* Confident with accounting/payroll software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, BrightPay)
* Excellent attention to detail & organisation
* Strong Excel skills
Desirable:
* Experience managing a client portfolio
* Knowledge of VAT, corporation tax or CIS