Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant - CIS & VAT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Company events

Employee mentoring programme

Financial planning services

Free on-site parking

Air-conditioned office and facilities

Training and development opportunities

Uniform and mobile phone

Job summary

Additional Resources in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, CIS and VAT administration, and to prepare monthly management accounts and cash flow summaries.

The role requires accurate financial record-keeping, strong Excel and Xero skills, and experience with construction accounting, including retentions and payment applications. Salary ranges around £30,000–£35,500 per year plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Experience with CIS administration.
• Experience in construction accounting, including retentions, applications for payment or reverse charge VAT, is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience preparing management accounts, Profit & Loss reports or other financial reports.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and process sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Administer CIS, including subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns.
• Apply relevant VAT rules and prepare VAT returns through Making Tax Digital.
• Record and monitor retentions, applications for payment, valuations and stage payments.
• Reconcile CIS deductions and process payroll journals.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, Profit & Loss reports and cash flow summaries.
• Provide financial information and reports to support the Directors.
• Maintain organised financial records for year-end accounts preparation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

CIS administration

VAT handling

Xero

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

As a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping, CIS and VAT administration, financial reconciliations and preparing management reports. You will also maintain accurate financial records and provide financial information to support the Directors.

This role is based in Gloucester, offering a salary of GBP30,000 GBP35,500 per annum, plus benefits. The candidates with previous experience in construction accounting, particularly with retentions, applications for payment or reverse charge VAT, will be prioritised first.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and process sales and purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions.
• Administer CIS, including subcontractor verification, deductions and monthly returns.
• Apply relevant VAT rules and prepare VAT returns through Making Tax Digital.
• Record and monitor retentions, applications for payment, valuations and stage payments.
• Reconcile CIS deductions and process payroll journals.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, Profit & Loss reports and cash flow summaries.
• Provide financial information and reports to support the Directors.
• Maintain organised financial records for year-end accounts preparation.
• Carry out other duties as required.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts role.
• Experience with CIS administration.
• Experience in construction accounting, including retentions, applications for payment or reverse charge VAT, is highly desirable.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience preparing management accounts, Profit & Loss reports or other financial reports.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical skills, attention to detail and organisational ability.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Senior Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Company Accountant, Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Finance Assistant, Finance Officer, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeping Assistant, Financial Accountant, Accounts Technician, Construction Accountant, Subcontractor Accounts Administrator or in a similar role.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• Company events.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Financial planning services.
• Free on-site parking.
• Air-conditioned office and facilities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Uniform and mobile phone.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.