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Senior Accounts Assistant

Posted: 11/06/26
Recruiter:Reed
Reference:3121137135
Type:Permanent
Salary:£30,000 - £40,000 Annual
Location:Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Description:

Senior Accounts Assistant / Practice Accountant

Cheltenham (Remote / Hybrid options available)£30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)Full-time or part-time will be considered

The Role

Reed A&F is exclusively partnering with an accountancy practice who are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant / Practice Accountant to join the team. This is a broad, hands-on position where you will manage your own workload and work largely independently, with significant flexibility around remote working.

About the Company

A well-established accountancy practice with over 30 years of success, this close-knit firm is experiencing a busy period of growth. They pride themselves on supporting a diverse portfolio of small businesses and offering a flexible, supportive working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end payroll (a key focus of the role)• Preparing year end and month end statutory accounts• Supporting with monthly management accounts including: o Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments) o Balance sheet reconciliations o Producing profit & loss reports o Assisting with month-end close processes• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients: o Maintaining accurate financial records o Bank reconciliations o Sales and purchase ledger processing• Preparing and submitting VAT returns: o Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations o Reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies o Working across different VAT schemes• Working with accounting software including Sage and Xero, knowledge of IRIS is bonus • Supporting the wider team with general accounting tasks as needed

About You

  • Previous experience within an accountancy practice (not necessarily most recent role, but must have been gained previously)
  • at least AAT qualified
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processing
  • Confident working independently and remotely
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to "get stuck in"
  • Experience managing multiple clients, ideally SMEs
  • hands on experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
  • Flexible working: full-time or part-time options
  • Remote-first environment (days in the office dependent on experience)
  • Friendly, supportive team culture
  • Opportunity to take ownership of your workload in a trusted environment

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