Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Location: Keynsham (Office-based currently, with plans to introduce hybrid working)
Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive + Full Study Support

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Keynsham is seeking an Accounts & VAT Assistant to join their growing team. This is a brand-new position created due to continued business growth rather than staff turnover, reflecting the firm's strong culture and excellent staff retention.

You'll join a supportive Accounts & VAT team of five and report directly to the Accounts Manager, a highly experienced manager who has been with the business for 25 years and worked his way up. The firm has a strong track record of promoting from within and investing in employee development, including supporting staff through professional qualifications. They are friendly, relaxed, supportive, always work together and help eachother.

The Role

The successful candidate will be heavily involved in accounts preparation, VAT and CIS work, with most clients operating on Xero.

Key responsibilities include:

• Producing VAT returns for VAT-registered limited companies
• CIS and VAT processing and reconciliations
• Reconciling payroll and CIS records
• Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies
• Supporting a client portfolio that includes:
  • Approximately 350 limited companies
  • Around 1,200 clients overall, including landlords and self-employed individuals
• Working extensively with Xero (approximately 90% of the clients are on Xero)

The Business

• Main office based in Keynsham with approximately 15 employees on site
• Additional Bristol office with employees focused on payroll and company secretarial services
• Excellent staff retention with minimal turnover
• Four new hires made over the last two years to support growth

Culture

The firm is known for its open, friendly and collaborative culture. Teamwork is highly valued, particularly during busy periods and deadlines, with everyone supporting one another to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Employees regularly comment on:

• Supportive management
• Strong team environment
• Opportunities for progression
• Long-term career development

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Full study support available (ACCA and other professional qualifications considered)
• Paid study leave/study days
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive training and development environment
• Future hybrid working plans

Ideal Candidate

You'll be someone who enjoys working as part of a team, is willing to support colleagues during busy periods, and is looking to develop a long-term career within a firm that actively invests in its people and professional development.

Many employees have successfully qualified through the firm's study support programme, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking career progression in practice.