Location: Carterton, Oxfordshire (hybrid, home-based with local travel)
* Salary: £30,000 pro rata
* Part-time: 20 hours per week (flexible working; client contact required during 9–5)
* Ongoing training in year-end accounts, corporation tax, and personal tax
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity with a supportive and growing firm? Our client, a professional accountancy practice, is seeking a motivated individual to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in practice, with training provided to broaden your skills in year-end accounts and tax return preparation.
The Role
Working closely with the practice team, you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of clients across a wide range of bookkeeping and accounting tasks. Duties will include:
* Weekly bookkeeping for limited companies and sole traders
* Posting accruals, prepayments, and depreciation journals
* Updating fixed asset registers
* Adjustments for stock and WIP at year end
* Bank and control account reconciliations
* Preparation of management accounts with commentary
* Producing accounts to trial balance for year-end preparation
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns
* Weekly and monthly payroll processing
* Preparation and filing of CIS returns
* Filing confirmation statements and other statutory submissions
* Liaising with clients for data collection and updates
* Contact with HMRC where required
* Handling administrative tasks including call and email management
* Supporting day-to-day business operations
* Assisting with the roll-out of MTD ITSA services
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong bookkeeping and accounts experience (practice experience desirable)
* Familiarity with software such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext, and Excel
* Good communication and organisational skills
* A proactive, detail-focused approach
* Ability to drive and willingness to visit clients locally as the role develops
* Residence within 20 miles of Carterton, Oxfordshire
What’s on Offer
* Home-based role with regular team meetings and client visits
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
* Company pension (auto-enrolment)
* 3-month probation period
This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, flexibility, and client interaction, with the added benefit of structured development