Accounts Assistant & Payroll
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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.
The Role
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
About You
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
What's on Offer
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
Next Steps
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 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
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.
The Role
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
About You
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
What's on Offer
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
Next Steps
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 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