Assistant Accountant

Job description

Are you looking to continue your accounting career in a supportive, down-to earth-environment where your input is genuinely valued? We are looking for a part or fully-qualified AAT Accounts Assistant, or someone equally qualified by experience, to join a friendly finance team based in mid-Cornwall. The role offers various working options to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance including hybrid / flexible working.

You will enjoy a hands-on experience where you get to use your initiative and can make a difference everyday. You’ll be working alongside some very experienced colleagues who are always on hand to help and share their knowledge when you need it. Your curiosity, eye for detail and positive attitude will undoubtedly go down a storm!

So to you….you’ll need at least 12 months’ recent experience in private practice, ideally working with Management Accounts, VAT, Year-End accounts prep, reports…etc. You’ll also have used and be comfortable with Xero, Sage, Quickbooks, Excel…etc

If you are considering a move which will enable you to maintain your career direction and actually feel part of something, our client would love to hear from you. In the first instance, please contact Andy at Novus Recruitment on 01872 719190 or drop me a CV or message at andy@novus-recruitment.co.uk

*** £750.00 Referral Fee ***

Refer a friend for this role or any other in accountancy practice and scoop a £750.00 referral fee should we secure them a permanent position.

Please Note: If this particular role is not quite suited to your needs, please contact Andy to discuss the other opportunities we have across Cornwall and Devon.

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£29,000 to £35,000

Start Date

October 2026

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