Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant - Accountancy

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accounts Assistant / Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper to join an accounting and business advisory firm providing bookkeeping, payroll, tax, VAT, and outsourced finance services and helping startups and SMEs improve financial efficiency. As a Senior Accounts Assistant / Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering day-to-day financial support while ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and excellent client service. This full-time office-based role offers a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 and benefits. You will be responsible for • Managing a portfolio of business clients and acting as their primary finance contact. • Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and processing financial transactions. • Preparing and submitting VAT returns, CIS returns and payroll. • Assisting with year-end accounts and related financial processes. • Producing management accounts and financial reports. • Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies. • Responding to client queries and providing practical financial guidance. • Monitoring workloads and ensuring key deadlines are achieved. • Managing financial records across multiple companies while maintaining compliance. • Liaising with clients by telephone, online meetings and face-to-face. What we are looking for • Previously worked as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, Practice Bookkeeper, Accountant or in a similar role • Possess accountancy experience gained either in-house within a construction company or within an accountancy practice supporting construction clients. • Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, tax returns and year-end accounting procedures. • Previous experience completing CIS returns • Proficiency in Xero, Sage50 and QuickBooks. • Comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working collaboratively within a team. • An interest in using AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and service delivery. What's on offer • A supportive and collaborative working environment. • The opportunity to build strong client relationships and take ownership of your portfolio. • Exposure to management accounts and advisory-focused work. • Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business. If you're looking to join a supportive accountancy practice where you can take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships, we'd love to hear from you. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.