Assistant Accountant - 37 Hours

Torbay Council • devon and torbay, england • Posted June 26, 2026

About the Role

Assistant Accountant - 37 Hours Application Deadline:  21 June 2026 
Department:  Finance 
Employment Type:  Permanent 
Location:  Torbay Council 
Reporting To:  Team Manager 
Compensation:  £31,537 - £34,434 / year 
Description Job Description & Person Specification > 
There has never been a better time to join our Finance team at Torbay Council. We have a real momentum building with a shared sense of purpose and ambition. 
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Corporate Finance service team for an Assistant Accountant - VAT. This is a varied and engaging role offering exposure to a wide range of technical VAT responsibilities within a local authority environment. 
Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns. 
Assisting with reconciliations between VAT ledger accounts and HMRC reclaim totals. 
Responding to routine VAT...
        