Role Overview
Client‑Focused Role – Cloud Accounting – Career Development
Are you an accounts professional who enjoys building strong client relationships, delivering high‑quality work and genuinely helping businesses succeed? Do you want to join a modern, people‑focused accountancy practice that is growing strongly, investing in its team and building a reputation as one of Cornwall’s best employers?
We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to join Harland Accountants, supporting a varied portfolio of clients across accounts preparation, VAT, bookkeeping and payroll while working closely with both colleagues and clients in a highly collaborative environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious practice where your communication skills, organisation and client focus will be just as valued as your technical capability.
Role at a Glance
- Title: Accounts Assistant
- Location: Falmouth or Helston based, hybrid (3 days office based)
- Employment: Full‑time, permanent, 9 am–5 pm with flexibility considered
- Salary: Competitive, plus healthcare benefits, birthday off and career development
- Reporting to: Client Managers
- Company: Award‑Winning Independent Accountancy Practice
Responsibilities
- Preparing accounts and tax returns for a portfolio of clients
- Drafting financial statements to a high standard
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
- Supporting clients with bookkeeping systems including Xero and KashFlow
- Resolving bookkeeping, VAT and payroll queries from clients
- Supporting payroll processing and related client administration
- Working closely with Client Managers to deliver high‑quality client service
- Attending client meetings and supporting follow‑up actions
- Managing your own workload across multiple assignments and deadlines
- Supervising and supporting Trainee Accounts Assistants
- Supporting the smooth running of systems and internal processes
- Providing reception cover where required
About You
- AAT qualified to at least Level 3, or working towards qualification
- Alternatively qualified by experience or studying ACCA or ICAEW
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT and payroll
- Experience using cloud accounting systems such as Xero or KashFlow
- Good understanding of Making Tax Digital requirements
- Comfortable speaking confidently with clients and building relationships
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- AI‑curious and open‑minded towards new technologies and ways of working
- Proactive, reliable and solutions‑focused
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
- Positive team player with strong communication skills
- Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship requirements
Why Join Harland Accountants
- Join an award‑recognised and growing independent practice
- Hybrid working with flexibility built around trust and collaboration
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and people‑first culture
- Opportunity to work closely with clients and make a real impact
- Modern cloud‑accounting focused environment
- Friendly, collaborative and ambitious team
- Be part of one of Cornwall’s Top 10 Employers
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