Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Gloucester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a growing practice. The role offers exposure to bookkeeping, VAT returns, and year-end accounts, with opportunities to learn personal and corporate tax work.

You will handle a varied client portfolio, manage your own workload, and work closely with a supportive team to develop technical accounting skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience with bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation.
• Exposure to tax work would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Familiarity with Sage would be beneficial; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a diverse range of clients across industries.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Assist with production of year-end accounts.
• Support preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
• Build strong client relationships and respond to queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Accounts preparation

Proactive attitude

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Location: Gloucester (occasional travel to other offices required)

Position: Full Time - Permanent

If you're an ambitious Accounts Assistant looking to expand your skills and build a long-term career within a supportive and growing accountancy firm, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Our client is looking to welcome a motivated individual into their friendly and collaborative team. Whether you're studying, fully qualified, or qualified through experience, they're far more interested in your attitude, commitment, and desire to develop than your qualification status alone.

This is a varied role that offers excellent exposure, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with a diverse client portfolio and wants to broaden your technical expertise.

What you'll be doing

• Managing bookkeeping for a wide range of clients across different industries
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and on time
• Assisting with the production of year-end accounts
• Supporting the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns
• Building strong relationships with clients, responding to queries and gathering information
• Working closely with colleagues to help manage workflow and support the wider team

What we're looking for

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Experience with bookkeeping, VAT, and accounts preparation
• Exposure to tax work would be advantageous but is not essential
• Familiarity with Sage would be beneficial, although training can be provided
• A proactive and dependable approach with a genuine eagerness to learn
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively
• Someone seeking a stable, long-term opportunity where they can grow and develop

If you're looking for a role where you can continue to learn, take on greater responsibility, and become an integral part of a growing practice, we'd love to hear from you.

We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role is not quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.