Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

Additional Resources; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Company events

Uniform and company mobile phone

Air-conditioned office

Job summary

Additional Resources in Gloucester seeks a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join its accounting team, handling day-to-day bookkeeping and financial processing to support business operations.

You will manage CIS administration, VAT and MTD, and prepare management accounts, cash flow summaries and timely information for Directors. The role offers a competitive salary and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or finance roles.
• Knowledge of VAT rules and Making Tax Digital.
• Strong numerical ability and high accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining bookkeeping records and processing invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Managing CIS administration, subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns.
• Applying VAT rules and preparing VAT returns through Making Tax Digital.
• Tracking retentions, payment applications, valuations and project profitability.
• Reconciling CIS deductions, processing payroll journals and maintaining financial records.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, management accounts and cash flow summaries.
• Supporting clients and Directors with financial queries and year-end preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Finance

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join our client's accounting department within a business specialising in heating, electrical and renewable energy solutions for domestic and commercial customers

As a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant, you will oversee day-to-day financial processes, manage bookkeeping activities and provide financial information to support business operations and management decisions.

This role is based in Gloucester offering a salary range of £30,000 - £35,500 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Maintaining bookkeeping records and processing invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Managing CIS administration, subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns.
• Applying VAT rules and preparing VAT returns through Making Tax Digital.
• Tracking retentions, payment applications, valuations and project profitability.
• Reconciling CIS deductions, processing payroll journals and maintaining financial records.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reports, management accounts and cash flow summaries.
• Supporting clients and Directors with financial queries, compliance matters and year-end preparation.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a bookkeeping, accounts or finance position.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, preferably Xero.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong numerical ability with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Company events
• Free and on-site parking
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning service
• Uniform and company mobile phone
• Air-conditioned office with enhanced facilities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Further training and opportunities to develop finance skills

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Senior Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper, Head Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Administrator, Company Accountant or in a similar role.

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