Senior Accounts Assistant / Accountant - CIS Experience

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.