Job Description

Accounts Technician - Bridgwater

Looking for your next step in practice within a supportive, forward-thinking firm? We're Westcotts, a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and proud Real Living Wage Employer with more than 300 team members across Devon and Somerset. We're now looking for an Accounts Technician to join our welcoming Bridgwater office on a permanent basis.

Whether you're

AAT qualified

or qualified by experience, if you enjoy preparing accounts and supporting a broad range of clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Duties

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be involved in:

Preparing

financial statements

for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships (up to the audit threshold) Drafting

personal and corporate tax returns and computations

Providing

bookkeeping

and

management accounts

services to a range of clients Preparing and submitting

VAT returns

Ensuring client accounting records are accurate and up to date Filing documents with

Companies House

and

HMRC

on behalf of clients Supporting the team with general admin tasks and helping ensure everything runs smoothly Adhering to our internal procedures, ethical standards, and compliance requirements You'll be working alongside experienced colleagues and supported by managers and partners who are invested in your development and success.
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.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We're after someone with polished technical skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for client service. Ideally, you'll have:

Experience working in an accountancy practice at

Accounts Technician

or

Semi-Senior

level

AAT qualification

(or qualified by experience) A background in preparing accounts for limited companies and unincorporated businesses A friendly, team-focused attitude and strong communication skills Good organisational skills and an ability to manage your time and deadlines Confidence using Microsoft Office and cloud-based software Attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy and quality The ability to work independently and adapt to changing client needs

Terms / Benefits

Up to 36.25 hours / 5 days per week. 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Flexitime Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bridgwater TA6 3DT

Reference ID: BRGW - Accounts Tech