Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant - CIS & VAT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

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 Ltd in Gloucester is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, CIS and VAT administration, and produce management reports. The role involves maintaining precise financial records and supplying financial information to support the Directors.

Based in Gloucester, the position offers a salary of £30,000-£35,500 per year, with benefits and a focus on construction accounting experience, retentions, and VAT handling.

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.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational ability

CIS administration

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Employer:

Additional Resources Ltd

Location:

, Gloucester, , GL2 5FD

Pay:

£30,000 to £35,500 per year,

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

04/12/2026

About this job

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 £30,000-£35,500 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.

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• 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 Administratoror in a similar role.

Company pension.

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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