Accounts Technician / Senior Accounts Technician
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Aberystwyth office
Working pattern: Office-first, with flexibility for compressed hours / part-time / occasional WFH by agreement.
We are looking for a Bookkeeping/Accounts Technician to join our growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with current or recent private practice experience, or an AAT qualification (or above), who wants to be part of a modern and ambitious accountancy firm where hard work is recognised, initiative is valued, and there is genuine opportunity to progress.
About us
We are a third-generation family firm with a strong reputation for client care, high standards, and long-term relationships. We have achieved 250% growth in the last three years and continue to build on that momentum as a modern, forward-thinking practice.
We are a team of around 20 staff and pride ourselves on being hard-working, friendly and supportive. Although we work across different offices, we bring everyone together from time to time to keep the wider team connected.
We are fully cloud-based and use modern systems including Karbon, Xero and Dext, with a strong focus on automation and the growing use of AI in practice.
The role
You will work with a broad range of clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
Responsibilities include:
- Working on accounts for a variety of clients
- Preparing and reviewing VAT returns
- Assisting with tax work
- Helping clients improve their systems and processes
- Managing multiple jobs and deadlines effectively
- Taking ownership of your workload, with management support where needed
- Communicating with clients and helping solve problems
- Supporting clients to become more efficient, successful and well-organised
What we’re looking for
- AAT qualified or above, or strong private practice experience
- Current or recent experience in accountancy practice
- Experience with Xero, or confidence using cloud accounting systems
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work under pressure
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a modern way of working
- Proactive attitude and ability to take ownership of work
- Strong work ethic and genuine commitment to client care
- Ability to present solutions, not just identify problems
Desirable:
- Company tax experience
- Personal tax experience
We welcome applications from candidates who are qualified by experience.
Please note that industry experience alone would not be suitable for this role.
What we offer
- £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience
- 31 days’ holiday, plus additional holiday entitlement with length of service
- Company sick pay
- Paid training and study support
- Study leave for further development
- Flexible working patterns considered
- Office location flexibility across our firm
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Clear progression opportunities with increased responsibility and earnings
- Modern cloud-based systems and strong internal workflows
- A firm where good people are trusted, respected and promoted on merit
Progression
We are keen to invest in the right person. Several members of our team have developed into more senior roles, and we are happy to support further progression for someone who shows ability, initiative and consistency.
If you are looking for a role in a modern, growing practice where your work will matter, your initiative will be valued, and your career can genuinely progress, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
