Accountant - Plymouth£30,000 1-year maternity contract Professional ServicesA 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 balanceMonth-end processes: accruals, prepayments, reconciliationsBank and balance sheet reconciliationsSupport budgeting, forecasting and audit prepProcess payroll when requiredPrepare personal tax returns and assist with tax complianceSupport VAT returnsHandle purchase/sales ledger and expensesAssist with finance projects and process improvementsWhat You''ll Bring:AAT Level 4 (part-qualified considered) / ACCA / CIMA (or QBE)Experience in professional services or supporting a small businessStrong accounting and self-assessment tax skillsConfident with accounting/payroll software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, BrightPay)Excellent attention to detail and organisationStrong Excel skillsDesirable:Experience managing a client portfolioKnowledge of VAT, corporation tax or ..... full job details .....