Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee discount

Company events

Free on-site parking

Mentoring programme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping and support management decisions. The role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £35,500 with benefits in a busy finance team.

You will oversee invoices, VAT, CIS, payroll journals and monthly management reports, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. A proactive, detail‑minded candidate with Xero and Excel skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a bookkeeping, accounts or finance position.
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Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records and process invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Manage CIS administration, subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns.
• Apply VAT rules and prepare VAT returns through Making Tax Digital.
• Track retentions, payment applications, valuations and project profitability.
• Reconcile CIS deductions, process payroll journals and maintain financial records.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and cash flow summaries.
• Support Directors with financial queries and year-end preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping/finance experience

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join our clients 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.

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, 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 finan