At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping for diverse clients.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in Yeovil with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a chance to develop your skills.
- Other info: Open to candidates at various career stages, with excellent growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in client service.
- Qualifications: Experience in accountancy, bookkeeping, and VAT; AAT qualification is a plus.
I’m currently recruiting for an Accounts & Bookkeeping Advisor to join a well-established accountancy practice in the Yeovil area. This is a really varied role, ideal for someone with accountancy practice experience who enjoys working across accounts, bookkeeping, VAT and tax and having regular contact with clients.
The role will involve:
- Preparing year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
- Preparing personal and/or business tax returns, depending on experience
- Monthly bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
- Sales and purchase ledger processing
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation
- Preparing VAT returns
- Liaising directly with clients and helping to ensure deadlines are met
- Supporting new client onboarding and wider practice activities
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and client service
They’re open to candidates at different stages of their career. Ideally, you’ll have a good grounding across accounts, bookkeeping and VAT, but they would also consider someone with strong practice experience in one or two areas who is keen to broaden their skill set.
They’re looking for:
- Previous accountancy practice experience
- Accounts preparation experience
- Bookkeeping and VAT experience
- Personal/business tax experience would be beneficial, but training can be provided
- AAT or similar qualification would be advantageous, although QBE candidates will also be considered
- Experience with Xero or similar cloud accounting software
- Good communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
This would suit someone who enjoys a varied role within a collaborative practice and wants the opportunity to continue developing their skills.
If you’re currently working within accountancy practice and would be interested in hearing more, please get in touch for a confidential chat.
Accounts & Bookkeeping Advisor in Yeovil employer: Autograph Recruitment
Join a highly regarded accountancy practice in Devon, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With flexible hybrid working options and a diverse portfolio of clients, this role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships while advancing your career in a collaborative environment. Experience a rewarding career with opportunities for networking and professional development in a dynamic team setting.
