Accounts Assistant & Payroll

Position: Accounts Assistant & Payroll
Gloucester

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