Accounts Technician
Westcotts
Accounts Technician
Salary Not Specified
Westcotts, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 29 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: bbe969f6863648f7850c0087f665a87e
Full Job Description
We are looking for an AAT qualified or qualified-by-experience Accounts Technician to join us on a permanent basis in our Weston-super-Mare office with part time, flexible and hybrid working available., The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:
- Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold
- Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns
- Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
- Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf
- Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
- Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
- Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
- General admin duties to provide support to the Partners, Managers and the office
- Experience of working at an Accounts Technician or Semi-Senior level in an accountancy practice.
- Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
- AAT qualified however part-qualified or qualified by experience is also considered.
- Outgoing, socially confident, and emotionally controlled.
- A positive attitude, friendly and approachable.
- Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly.
- Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
- Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Discreet, professional and team orientated in approach.
- Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Social Media programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
- Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents.
Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with over 280 team members based in 16 offices across Devon and Somerset.
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.
This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.