Accounts Assistant​/Junior Accountant. LilyLifestyle

Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior

Location: Gloucester (occasional travel to other offices required)
Position: Full Time - Permanent

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant / Semi Senior to join our team. This role would suit someone with a couple of years experience within practice who is looking to broaden their exposure across accounts, tax and bookkeeping. We are open-minded regarding level – AAT qualified, ACCA part-qualified, qualified or qualified by experience. It’s about attitude, drive and a desire for stability being key.

• You will be preparing bookkeeping for a range of clients
• You will be completing VAT returns accurately and within deadlines
• You will be assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
• You will be supporting with the preparation of personal and/or corporate tax returns
• You will be liaising with clients to resolve queries and gather information
• You will be assisting with managing workflow and supporting the wider team where required
• You will be identifying opportunities to improve processes and add value to clients
• The exact responsibilities can be shaped around your experience and areas of strength

• You will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• You will have exposure to bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation, with tax experience advantageous
• You will ideally have experience using Sage, although this is not essential
• You will be motivated, reliable and keen to develop your technical skills
• You will demonstrate loyalty and stability in your career history
• You will be organised, adaptable and comfortable managing your own workload