Accounts Technician - Exeter (J215)

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