Senior Accounts Assistant / Practice Accountant
Cheltenham (Remote / Hybrid options available) £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) Full‑time or part‑time will be considered
The Role
Reed A&F is exclusively partnering with an accountancy practice who are seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant / Practice Accountant to join the team. This is a broad, hands‑on position where you will manage your own workload and work largely independently, with significant flexibility around remote working.
About the Company
A well‑established accountancy practice with over 30 years of success, this close‑knit firm is experiencing a busy period of growth. They pride themselves on supporting a diverse portfolio of small businesses and offering a flexible, supportive working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing end-to-end payroll (a key focus of the role)
* Preparing year end and month end statutory accounts
* Supporting with monthly management accounts including:
o Posting journals (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)
o Balance sheet reconciliations
o Producing profit & loss reports
o Assisting with month‑end close processes
* Managing day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients:
o Maintaining accurate financial records
o Bank reconciliations
o Sales and purchase ledger processing
* Preparing and submitting VAT returns:
o Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations
o Reviewing transactions and resolving discrepancies
o Working across different VAT schemes
* Working with accounting software including Sage and Xero, knowledge of IRIS is bonus
* Supporting the wider team with general accounting tasks as needed
About You
* Previous experience within an accountancy practice (not necessarily most recent role, but must have been gained previously)
* At least AAT qualified
* Strong knowledge of payroll processing
* Confident working independently and remotely
* Self‑motivated, organised, and able to "get stuck in"
* Experience managing multiple clients, ideally SMEs
* Hands on experience with bookkeeping and VAT returns
Whats on Offer
* Salary between £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
* Flexible working: full‑time or part‑time options
* Remote‑first environment (days in the office dependent on experience)
* Friendly, supportive team culture
* Opportunity to take ownership of your workload in a trusted environment
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