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.