Location: Keynsham, Bristol
Hours: 20–25 hours per week. Suitable for a school-hour working pattern.
Salary: c.£35,000–£40,000 full-time equivalent, depending on experience and skill set. Actual salary will be pro-rated based on agreed weekly hours.
About Us
Charlton Accounting is a small accountancy practice supporting owner-managed businesses, limited companies, sole traders and individuals.
We believe in building long-term relationships with clients, taking pride in our work and delivering a consistently high standard of service.
About the Role
This is an ideal role for someone who wants to work in a small local practice with autonomy, flexibility and interesting work, without the pressure of management responsibilities or the need to find new clients.
We focus on quality over quantity. The role would suit someone who is detailed and thorough, takes pride in delivering high quality work, and enjoys helping to improve processes.
The work is varied and would suit someone who enjoys taking work from initial records through to final accounts and tax returns for small businesses and individuals.
Responsibilities
- Bookkeeping and VAT returns
- Payroll processing
- Preparation of sole trader and partnership accounts
- Preparation of statutory accounts for small limited companies
- Corporation Tax returns
- Personal tax returns
- Liaising with clients to obtain information and answer routine queries
- Maintaining organised working papers and client records
- Helping improve processes and ways of working
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous accountancy practice experience
- Can prepare accounts and tax returns with minimal supervision
- Is organised, methodical and detail-oriented
- Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
- Enjoys improving processes and maintaining standards
- Is friendly, professional and approachable with clients
- Is comfortable working independently
Essential Experience
Previous accountancy practice experience is essential.
Candidates will have experience of most or all of the following:
- Bookkeeping
- VAT returns
- Sole trader and limited company accounts
- Personal tax returns
- Corporation Tax returns
- Payroll
- Xero
What We Offer
- A supportive and relaxed working environment
- A variety of work across bookkeeping, accounts, tax and payroll
- Opportunity to help improve systems and ways of working
- Company pension
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
How to Apply
Please send your CV together with a short note giving:
- Your preferred working pattern
- Your experience of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts preparation, Corporation Tax returns and personal tax returns
Applications from candidates returning to work after a career break are welcomed.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Keynsham BS31 1HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
