About FSC Accountants
At FSC Accountants, we’re a busy, friendly, and ambitious accountancy practice based in the peaceful rural village of Maisemore, Gloucester. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our growing portfolio of clients while fostering a supportive and enjoyable workplace. We work hard, celebrate successes together, and are always looking for ways to grow — both as a business and as a team.
If you’re a capable bookkeeper and payroll professional who thrives in a close-knit environment and wants to be part of a firm that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you!
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant to join our small team. We are happy to consider both full-time and part-time applicants and are very flexible on working hours – we’re happy to discuss what works best for you.
You’ll play a key role in supporting our clients with accurate bookkeeping and efficient payroll services. As part of our small team, you’ll also get involved in other areas such as onboarding new clients and helping wherever needed to support the practice.
This is a great opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic practice where your contributions will be valued and your professional development supported.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Handling monthly bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients using Xero
- Managing payroll processing, including data entry, calculations, payslips and submissions
- Supporting clients with day-to-day financial admin and queries
- Maintaining accurate records and reconciling accounts
- Assisting with year-end processes for both bookkeeping and payroll
- Helping with onboarding new clients and other varied tasks across the practice
- Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and best practices
- Working closely with the team to deliver excellent client service
What We’re Looking For
- Practical, hands-on experience in bookkeeping and payroll (ideally 1–2+ years)
- Strong working knowledge of Xero software
- AAT qualification (or similar) is preferred but not essential — practical experience matters most
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage confidential information
- Strong communication skills and a positive, team-player attitude
Why You’ll Love Working Here
We believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable. At FSC Accountants you’ll benefit from:
- Competitive salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per year (pro-rata for part-time)
- Company pension (pro-rata)
- Flexible working hours – we’re happy to discuss options that suit you
- Free on-site parking in our peaceful rural location
- Free coffee (and a friendly kitchen vibe!)
- Regular team socials and staff outings
- Ongoing support for your professional development
- A genuinely friendly, hard-working team that values each other’s contributions
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (flexible hours) Work Location: Maisemore, Gloucester (rural setting)
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
