About You
To be considered for the role, you will need to have:

• Previous payroll administration experience – desirably in an accountancy practice environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced working environment
• Good IT skills and be able to confidently use Microsoft office and payroll software
• Bookkeeping experience would be a bonus

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £20,000 - £26,000
Location: Plymouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly team in Plymouth.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Preparation of client VAT returns
• Maintaining the relevant software used for each client to ensure that the software is accurate and all transactions have been posted correctly, therefore defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Maintains subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
• Reconciling bank accounts for clients
• Reconciling control accounts
• Reviewing VAT returns prepared by junior staff and providing feedback to help with future processing.
• Training clients on bookkeeping software’s such as Xero, Sage One, Sage 50 and Quickbooks online.

 
Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• Able to work with a variety of different client businesses
• Previous bookkeeping experience
• Confident in sales and purchase ledger
• Knowledge of the bank reconciliation process on different software’s
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas – such as sole trader, partnerships and limited companies
• Working knowledge of Xero, Sage One, Freeagent, Sage 50 and Quickbooks online

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

Role: Senior Finance Assistant
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Location: Somerset

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a medium sized regional accountancy practice who are looking for a Senior Finance Assistant in one of their Somerset offices.

Duties & Main Responsibilities:

• Calculate and prepare month end management account adjustments and journals
• Review work
• Complete bank reconciliations and control accounts
• Undertake VAT return preparation work
• Provide cloud software training
• Managing the sales and purchase ledgers”
• Raise sales invoices and manage client sales ledgers
• Enter purchase invoices and manage the supplier ledger 
   

Experience, Attributes and Qualifications required:

• AAT part or fully qualified
• Possess knowledge or have experience of day to day bookkeeping and the processes involved

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to remain professional at all times
• Excellent attention to detail
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience of using Xero, Quickbooks online or Sage 50 would be beneficial to your application, as would knowledge of purchase invoice automation software.
   

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.  

Role: Graduate Trainee Accountant
Location: Bicester
Salary: £22-25k plus full study support for ACCA

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a small yet very dynamic accountancy practice who due to organic growth, are looking for a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their friendly and successful team.

What you’ll be doing in brief:

• Preparation of accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies for review by senior staff.
• Preparation of company tax return.
• Preparing personal tax returns.
• Bookkeeping using a variety of software.
• Preparation of payroll.
• VAT returns and other monthly/ quarterly filings.
• Assisting with management accounts.
• Liaising with third parties to gather the required information.
• Dealing with ad hoc queries and using initiative in different situations.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Graduate.
• Good communication skills and able to develop lasting client relationships.
• Attentive to detail.
• Able to use your initiative.

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversit

Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Honiton

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice who due to continued growth, are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their friendly Honiton team.

What you’ll be doing in brief:

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Providing bookkeeping services.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns.
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf.
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date.
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns.
• Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
• General admin duties to provide support to the Partner, Managers and the office.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Analytical, methodical and numerical
• A positive attitude, friendly and personable
• Resilient, able to multi-task and work independently / flexibly
• Professional and team orientated in approach
• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel, Xero, Quickbooks and Sage
• Experience of delivering exceptional customer service in an office-based working environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Experience of working in a practice-based environment preferred but not essential.

 
Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £24,000 - £26,500
Location: Aylesbury

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a small but established accountancy practice in Buckinghamshire who are looking for a Bookkeeper.

Main Duties and responsibilities:
• Managing employer pension schemes, auto enrolment etc.
• Preparing P11d's
• All bookkeeping responsibilities for your own client portfolio
• Preparing VAT returns
• Assisting with management accounts
• Using Xero, Sage, Quickbooks and Excel

Experience and Qualifications required:
• Professional attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Desirable if you have used Xero, Sage, Quickbooks & Excel
• Previous experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £25,000
Location: Bridgwater

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Bridgwater office.


Main Duties and responsibilities:

• To undertake bookkeeping for clients on various accounts packages i.e. Quickbooks, Xero and Sage.
• Sales and purchase ledgers, bank & credit card reconciliations, payroll journals, VAT calculations and VAT returns. Helping clients with their own bookkeeping.
• Process sales and purchase invoices on to the system. Complete and maintain up to date reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with clients in person, via email and by telephone.
• To provide support to the accounts team with the preparation of accounting working papers to support the final accounts.
• To support clients with software and bookkeeping queries.
• Ensure that all data is on the system and as up to date and accurate as possible at all times through clear communication with the clients.
• Manage the workload so that deadlines are met on time and clients to have access to real time information. Develop good working relationship with both colleagues and clients.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• QBE/AAT part or fully qualified
• Comfortable working with figures, accurate and understand the significance of calculations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience in a professional services environment or an accountancy practice would be highly desirable

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or alex.turner@quintondavies.com for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Insolvency Administrator
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a large regional accountancy practice in the Southwest who are looking for an Insolvency Administrator to join their Bristol office.

The successful candidate will be working with a dynamic team that supports a range of clients, including companies looking to restructure or dissolve, creditors requiring debt recovery support and individuals facing insolvency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to truly develop your career in the Business Recovery sector, with the potential to progress and undertake professional qualifications - fully supported both from a time and cost perspective.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and other support in the Business Recovery and Insolvency department.
• Work on both solvent and insolvent company liquidations and other types of insolvency advice and appointments.
• Provide bookkeeping services, including the recording of income and expenditure, matching transactions to bank statements, summarising expenditure types.
• Deliver reports and returns, including recording information for VAT and business tax returns and assistance with the preparation of annual reports to shareholders and creditors.
• Undertake cashiering, case administration and liaison with stakeholders in person, email and phone.

Experience and Qualifications required:

• AAT or ACA/ACCA qualified or part qualified.
• CPI qualified or an interest in completing this qualification.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and rewarding working environment.
• Ability to focus on delivering the best possible levels of client service

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Coventry
Salary: £16,000 - £20,000

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established regional accountancy practice firm based in Coventry who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their successful team. 

Main Duties:

• Ability to process purchase invoices, sales invoices and reconcile bank accounts within online bookkeeping software, ideally Xero and Quickbooks Online.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts preparation and submission of VAT returns, dealing directly with queries arising from those and other ad-hoc duties given to them
• Develop day-to-day client relationships in connection with those roles
• Able to communicate regularly, clearly and efficiently with other departments as well as clients
• Planning and managing work and a client portfolio
• Ensure client deadlines are met

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Part or fully AAT qualified
• Practice experience
• VAT return experience
• Self-motivated, efficient and hard working
• Able to keep up to date with accounting legislation and attend courses
• Knowledge of accounting rules
• IT literate
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact positively with staff and clients at all levels
• Must be able to take ownership and responsibility of tasks and follow through to completion

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

• Assist in providing a bookkeeping service on a variety of systems, to include bank reconciliations and the maintenance of purchase and sales ledgers.
• Provide guidance and assistance to the firm’s clients with regards to the “Making Tax Digital” initiative.
• Assist in preparing VAT returns and supporting documents.
• Processing payroll

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• At least 2/3 years’ experience working in Practice in a similar position
• AAT qualified or QBE
• Well versed with Microsoft applications such as word, outlook, excel etc
• Proficient in using software such as Xero, Quickbooks or FreeAgent would be very desirable

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Accounts and Payroll Supervisor
Salary: £27,000 - £32,000
Location: Bristol

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in central Bristol who are looking for an Accounts and Payroll Supervisor.

Main Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies and there will be opportunities to prepare tax computations from time to time.
• Bookkeeping for clients and preparing and submitting VAT Returns via Quickbooks and proprietary software.
• Preparation of monthly payrolls.
• Assisting clients with adoption of new accounting software and providing assistance where necessary.
• Assisting with the General Administration of the practice

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified and/or ACA/ACCA part qualified
• At least 2 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Senior Accountant
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
Location: London

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in central London who are looking for a Senior Accountant.

Main Duties:

• Record day to day financial transactions. This may include but not be limited to raising (or recording) sales invoices, recording purchase invoices and posting bank payments and receipts.
• Ensure that transactions are recorded accurately and postings are reviewed in the general ledger.
• Able to keep client records up to date on a timely basis. This would vary client to client and their own individual requirements.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are performed which include current accounts as well as any petty cash and credit card accounts.
• Be able to analyse debtor and creditor reports. Request missing information from clients and advise them of any overpayments they have made.
• Be able to process invoices and make payments on the client’s behalf. Ensuring that invoices haven’t been provided previously to reduce risk of overpayments. Limit the risk of paying the wrong beneficiary by checking any bank templates against invoices received.
• Agree timelines with clients in respect of when to receive information to completed bookkeeping and VAT returns. To be able to meet expected deadline for deliverables and able to deliver the VAT return in advance of the deadlines.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an accountancy practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

 

Role: Accounts Semi-Senior
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000
Location: Herefordshire

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm based in Herefordshire who are looking for an Accounts Semi-Senior.

The firm had a significant overall several years ago and the investment and new ideas that change brought in has led to offices that are bright and modern and the approach to the work undertaken is dynamic and continually evolving.

Main Duties:
• Preparing accounts (sole traders, partnerships & limited companies) with information provided by the client, to a high standard ready for review by an accounts manager.
• Preparing personal tax returns and corporation tax returns.
• Giving assistance and training to junior members of the team.
• Engaging with clients book keeping, to ensure high quality accounting records and reporting throughout the year.
• This is not an exhaustive list of your duties, and you may be required to carry out other duties and tasks, which may be required for the efficient operation of the business.

Experience / Qualifications Required:
• Qualified by experience or part qualified (ACA/ACCA) or AAT part qualified/qualified.
• Relevant experience within a similar role in an accountancy practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to self-manage or work as part of a team.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping software (XERO, Sage, Quickbooks)
• Working knowledge of accounts and tax production software.
• Strong MS office skills, particularly Excel.

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Accounts Technician (Hybrid / Flexible Working)
Salary: £22,000 - £28,000
Location: Torbay

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice who has multiple offices across the Southwest. My client is seeking an Accounts Technician to join their friendly and collaborative team in Torbay.

Main Duties:

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders up to the audit threshold
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax computations and returns
• Providing bookkeeping and management accounting services
• Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client’s behalf
• Ensuring that accounting records for clients are maintained and kept up to date
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of quarterly VAT returns
• Comply with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• General admin duties to provide support to Partner, managers and the office

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Experience of working in a practice-based environment.
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience in accounts preparation for limited companies and unincorporated businesses.
• Good working knowledge of general IT Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Social Media programmes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail
• Ability to present information effectively and concisely in emails and documents
• Good general education, including English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent

What’s on offer:

• 36.25 hours / 5 days per week

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service
• Death in service 3 x annual salary
• Buy and sell holiday
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
• Pension 3% rising to 4% after 4 years’ service

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Accounts Senior
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000
Location: Bournemouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established practice firm who are looking for a qualified Accounts Senior for their Bournemouth office.

You will be responsible for a broad range of clients, including partnerships, trusts, sole trader and companies covering various trading activities. The role is offered on a hybrid basis, however flexibility is required to carry out work or attend meetings at client premises, if necessary.

Main Duties:

• Preparation and review of management and financial accounts
• Maintenance of client accounting records
• Assisting managers with looking after a large portfolio of accounts and bookkeeping clients including direct client contact, resolving adhoc client queries
• Training and support to others in the office

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• At least 5 years’ experience in practice
• Accountancy packages such as Xero, Quickbooks, IRIS, SAPA and Sage Line 50
• VAT technical experience
• CIS technical experience
   

What’s on offer:

• A 35-hour working week with flexibility around the core hours of 10am-4pm
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu (pre-approved and only where required).
• Working from home allowance.
• Twenty-three days annual leave with an additional day added after each year’s service.
• In addition, under the flexible benefits programme, you’ll be entitled to buy or sell up to five days (35 hours) holiday a year.
• Life assurance cover of four times salary.
• Contributory pension scheme (The firm will contribute 4% of salary on a matched basis with employee from their date of joining).

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ Bookkeeping experience working within Practice
• Proficient with modern software packages such as Xero or Quickbooks is desirable
• Able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively
• Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints and contributes to achieving these, keeping manager informed of progress and potential problems including actual vs budget

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £25-30,000
Location: Bath

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a well-established independent practice firm based just outside Bath who are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper.

As the successful candidate you will enjoy variety in your work, as every day will be different. Above all, the firm genuinely care about their staff and are very dedicated to supporting everyone to continually improve and help drive the business forward.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients primarily using Quickbooks but with some work on other well-known accounting systems such as Xero & SAGE.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns.
• Preparing management accounts to draft stage for review by a Client Manager.
• Liaising with clients and managing relationships.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• QBE or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Have worked in a similar position previously with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Always ensure you maintain an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Have a can-do attitude with a continuous drive for improvement.

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Role: Bookkeeper
Salary: £19,000 - £22,000
Location: Plymouth

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a medium sized independent practice firm based in Plymouth who are looking for a Bookkeeper.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping for a range of clients primarily using Xero but with some work on other well-known accounting systems.
• Preparing, reviewing, and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns.
• Preparing management accounts to draft stage for review by a Client Manager.
• Liaising with clients and managing relationships.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• QBE or AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Have worked in a similar position previously with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Be comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Always ensure you maintain an excellent level of attention to detail.
• Have a can-do attitude with a continuous drive for improvement.

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity

Role: Business Services Assistant Manager
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Reading

Overview:
Quinton Davies is working on behalf of a Top 50 practice firm who are looking for a Business Services Assistant Manager in their Reading office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in development of best practice and consistent process for set up of appropriate cloud based bookkeeping and advisory tools.
• Promotion of Cloud based solutions to clients
• Support and educate the team on Cloud based solutions.
• Active involvement in proposals to clients, meeting with clients and supporting the team on pitches.
• Preparing / reviewing as appropriate management accounts for clients in a timely manner.
• Working with the team to ensure the day-to-day delivery of outsourced services to clients runs smoothly and to time.
• Review of assistants’ work and giving appropriate, constructive and timely feedback.
• Delegate appropriately, proactively coaching and managing assistants’ development.
• Work with other departments including compliance, tax, etc. to provide client information and appreciate statutory deadlines/reporting requirements.
• Assist managers and partners with client billing.

Experience / Qualifications Required:

• ACA/ ACCA qualified (or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of management accounts.
• Proficient with Xero, Excel, Sage.
• Good understanding of a range of IT programmes and intuitive application.
• Problem solving and solution driven.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising others and delegation of work.
• Demonstrable ability to organise self and others, such that you can work on several different assignments at one time.

Thanks for considering an application. We do receive a high volume of applicants and as such we aren't unfortunately always able to respond to unsuccessful applicants. As such, if we haven't responded to your application on this occasion then your application has not been successful
 
Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.