We’re Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 290 team members based across in Devon and Somerset.
We’re looking for an Accounts Technician to join our Exeter office on a permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a progressive and people-focused accountancy practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of clients, develop your technical expertise, and play an important role in delivering exceptional service to businesses and individuals across the South West.
Why Westcotts?
At Westcotts, we believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join us, you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive firm where your development is genuinely encouraged.
You’ll benefit from:
- A friendly and collaborative team environment
- Varied and meaningful work that helps you develop your skills
- A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance
- The opportunity to grow your career within an established and respected firm
Main Duties
This is a varied role where you’ll work closely with clients and colleagues, providing high-quality accounting and taxation support. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders
- Preparing personal and corporate tax computations and returns
- Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services across a range of clients
- Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and supporting clients with their VAT obligations
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records for clients
- F iling Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documentation on behalf of clients
- Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries and helping build strong working relationships
- Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with internal procedures, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
- Providing general administrative support to Partners, Managers, and the wider office team as required
This list summarises the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive — you may be asked to support with additional tasks and projects at a similar level as required.
Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who is organised, client-focused, and keen to continue developing their career in practice. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Experience working at Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level within an accountancy practice
- AAT qualified however part-qualified or qualified by experience is also considered.
- Previous experience preparing accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
- A positive, friendly, and approachable manner
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently when required
- A professional, discreet, and team-oriented attitude
- Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Xero and Quickbooks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to present information clearly and professionally in emails, reports, and client correspondence
- 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.
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.
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