Senior Accounts Assistant / Accounts Assistant

Location: Torquay
Salary: £30,000 £35,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid (after probation)

A growing accountancy practice is looking to recruit a Senior Accounts Assistant / Accounts Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practice experience who is looking to step up, with a clear progression path into a more senior/managerial position. The role has arisen due to continued growth, and the successful candidate will gradually take ownership of a significant portion of the accounts workload currently managed at senior level.

• Preparation of year-end company accounts for a range of clients
• Supporting with the day-to-day delivery of accounts work across the portfolio
• Gradually taking ownership of client work and responsibilities from senior staff
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to queries
• Assisting in managing workflow and deadlines
• Opportunity to step into a more senior/managerial capacity over time

This role offers a clear pathway to:

• Take over responsibility for a large portion of accounts work
• Become more involved in managing workflows
• Progress towards a Manager-level position

Initially based in Torquay, with the opportunity to transition to the Exeter office once fully confident and operating independently.

• 2 3 years experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong experience preparing year-end accounts (essential)
• Good understanding of accounts processes and client work
• Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients
• Motivated and keen to progress within a growing firm

• Role created due to firm growth
• Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation (2 days from home, 3 in the office)
• Supportive environment with genuine progression opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now.

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