Accountant – Plymouth
£30,000 | 1-year maternity contract | Professional Services
A busy professional services firm is looking for a detail-focused Accountant to support their finance function. This varied role covers core accounting, occasional payroll and preparing personal tax and self-assessment returns.
Key Responsibilities:
*Produce management accounts to trial balance
*Month-end processes: accruals, prepayments, reconciliations
*Bank & balance sheet reconciliations
*Support budgeting, forecasting & audit prep
*Process payroll when required
*Prepare personal tax returns & assist with tax compliance
*Support VAT returns
*Handle purchase/sales ledger and expenses
*Assist with finance projects and process improvements
What You’ll Bring:
*AAT Level 4 (part-qualified considered) / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE)
*Experience in professional services or supporting a small business
*Strong accounting and self-assessment tax skills
*Confident with accounting/payroll software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, BrightPay)
*Excellent attention to detail & organisation
*Strong Excel skills
Desirable:
*Experience managing a client portfolio
*Knowledge of VAT, corporation tax or CIS