Senior Bookkeeper & Assistant Accountant – Xero, VAT & CIS

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

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.