Accounts Assistant & Payroll

Salary £26,000 - £30,000

A well-established firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors in Gloucester is looking for an Accounts Assistant & Payroll professional to join their friendly and supportive team.

The practice has built a strong reputation for providing practical, tailored advice to businesses and individuals. They pride themselves on building strong client relationships and delivering a high-quality, personal service. Due to continued growth, they are looking for someone who enjoys a varied role and is keen to develop their career within a professional practice environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accountancy practice experience who enjoys working across both accounts and payroll, with exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Processing payroll for a portfolio of clients
• Ensuring payroll submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines
• Preparing VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Bookkeeping using cloud-based accounting software
• Maintaining accurate financial records and client information
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and respond to queries
• Supporting the wider team with general accounting and administrative duties

The practice is looking for someone who has:

• Previous UK accountancy practice experience of at least two years
• Experience processing payroll for multiple clients
• A good understanding of bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with clients
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work well as part of a team

• A friendly and supportive working environment
• A varied role with exposure to a wide range of clients
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to grow your career within a respected and established practice
• Flexible working options may be available

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate the skills and enthusiasm required, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration.

Alternatively, contact Ceris Mansfield on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for a confidential discussion.

We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role isn't quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.