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