Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Location: Keynsham (Office-based currently, with plans to introduce hybrid working) Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive + Full Study Support

The Opportunity

A well-established and highly respected accountancy practice in Keynsham is seeking an Accounts & VAT Assistant to join their growing team. This is a brand-new position created due to continued business growth rather than staff turnover, reflecting the firm's strong culture and excellent staff retention.

You'll join a supportive Accounts & VAT team of five and report directly to the Accounts Manager, a highly experienced manager who has been with the business for 25 years and worked his way up. The firm has a strong track record of promoting from within and investing in employee development, including supporting staff through professional qualifications. They are friendly, relaxed, supportive, always work together and help eachother.

The Role

The successful candidate will be heavily involved in accounts preparation, VAT and CIS work, with most clients operating on Xero.

Key responsibilities include

Producing VAT returns for VAT-registered limited companies

CIS and VAT processing and reconciliations

Reconciling payroll and CIS records

Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies

Supporting a client portfolio that includes

Approximately 350 limited companies

Around 1,200 clients overall, including landlords and self-employed individuals

Working extensively with Xero (approximately 90% of the clients are on Xero)

The Business

Main office based in Keynsham with approximately 15 employees on site

Additional Bristol office with employees focused on payroll and company secretarial services

Excellent staff retention with minimal turnover

Four new hires made over the last two years to support growth

Culture

The firm is known for its open, friendly and collaborative culture. Teamwork is highly valued, particularly during busy periods and deadlines, with everyone supporting one another to achieve the best outcome for clients.

Employees regularly comment on

Supportive management

Strong team environment

Opportunities for progression

Long-term career development

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Full study support available (ACCA and other professional qualifications considered)

Paid study leave/study days

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive training and development environment

Future hybrid working plans

Ideal Candidate

You'll be someone who enjoys working as part of a team, is willing to support colleagues during busy periods, and is looking to develop a long-term career within a firm that actively invests in its people and professional development.

Many employees have successfully qualified through the firm's study support programme, making this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking career progression in practice.