Accounts Assistant

Our client is an award-winning accountancy firm dedicated to helping small businesses thrive throughout Devon. They now have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join them in their busy office in Newton Abbot. It’s a small and friendly office with a relaxed atmosphere, and the job will suit someone who wants to escape a corporate environment whilst still taking great pride in providing an excellent service to clients. As their Accounts Assistant, you will ideally be qualified or working towards an AAT qualification, and have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role. What you’ll be doing as their Accounts Assistant Some of the tasks that this varied and interesting Accounts Assistant role will include: * Dealing with the preparation of annual accounts and tax computations, for both incorporated and un-incorporated businesses * Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date * Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements * Corresponding with clients via both e-mail and telephone; liaising with HMRC, by telephone and email Could you be part of this fantastic team? Experience requirements of the Accounts Assistant role include: * Relevant and current experience in all aspects of accounts and tax return preparation * Preferably at least 2 years accountancy practice experience * Strong IT skills * Highly experienced Excel user * Excellent numeracy skills * Accurate, good attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure * Able to use own initiative and meet deadlines * Able to communicate confidently with clients over the telephone, by e-mail and in person They Offer * Salary up to £29,500 per year, negotiable for the right candidate * Company Pension * Private Medical Insurance * 28 days inclusive of bank holiday increasing by a further day for every 2 years of service up to a maximum of 33 days inclusive This Accounts Assistant job is a full time permanent position working 37.5 hours weekly, usually 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday