Senior Accounts Assistant

Senior Accounts Assistant | Accounts Assistant | Practice Accountant | Accounting Technician | Accountancy Practice

Okehampton | £35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE | Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Senior Accounts Assistant to join a successful and well-established accountancy practice based in Okehampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant, Practice Accountant, or Accounting Technician looking to progress their career within a supportive and professional environment. You'll work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, delivering high-quality accounting and tax services while continuing to develop your technical expertise.

Key Duties

• Prepare statutory accounts for a wide range of businesses and organisations.

• Assist with personal and corporate tax compliance.

• Complete bookkeeping assignments and maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare and submit VAT returns and associated financial information.

• Support clients with day-to-day accounting queries and provide professional advice.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.

• AAT Level 4 qualified or qualified through relevant practical experience.

• Experience preparing statutory accounts and tax returns.

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping and VAT preparation.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Experience managing client queries independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.

• Annual salary reviews.

• Generous holiday allowance, increasing with length of service.

• Holiday carry-over scheme.

• Holiday purchase scheme.

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.

• Life assurance.

• Private medical insurance options.

• Health and wellbeing support.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.

• Employee referral and incentive schemes.

• Genuine career development opportunities within a growing practice.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Senior Accounts Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Practice Accountant, or Accounting Technician in Okehampton, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.