Accounts Technician – Exeter (J215) - South West

Accounts Technician – Exeter  

£26,000+   

Our client is seeking an experienced accounts technician looking for a role where they can lead, inspire, and grow? You will be joining a friendly and high-performing team in Exeter.  

Why join?  

Our client offers more than just a job — they offer a place to grow. You’ll benefit from:  

• A friendly and supportive working environment 

• Varied and meaningful work that helps you grow and develop your skills 

• A genuine focus on wellbeing and work/life balance 

• Opportunities to progress your career within a respected and growing firm 

Main Duties  

As an Accounts Technician you’ll enjoy a diverse and rewarding role, including:  

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders up to the audit threshold 

• Preparing personal and corporate tax computations and returns 

• Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services 

• Filing documents with Companies House and HMRC on behalf of clients 

• Ensuring accounting records are maintained accurately and kept up to date 

• Preparing and completing quarterly VAT returns 

• Working in line with internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements 

• Providing general administrative support to Partners, Managers, and the wider office 

Experience   

Ideally, you’ll have:  

• A minimum of 1–2 years’ experience working in an accountancy practice (essential) 

• AAT qualification, or be part-qualified with ongoing studies, or qualified by experience 

• Previous experience preparing accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses 

• A friendly, positive, and approachable manner 

• Confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels 

• Resilience, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple tasks 

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail 

• Initiative and the ability to prioritise your workload to meet deadlines 

• A professional and team-oriented approach 

• Good working knowledge of general IT (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic social media tools) 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely 

• Accuracy and a strong eye for detail