Assistant Accountant
From $25,000/yr
Assistant Accountant | Hillmans Chartered Accountants Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 (Depending on Experience) Location: Office-Based (Worle, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset) Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm About Us: Founded in 2014, Hillmans Chartered Accountants is a growing, tech-savvy firm based in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset. We provide modern, high-quality accounting services to owner-managed businesses across the UK. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and professional development, ensuring exceptional service to our clients. The Role: We’re looking for a full-time Assistant Accountant to join our friendly team. You’ll be responsible for bookkeeping, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and preparing management accounts for a diverse range of clients. There will also be opportunities to support with self-assessment tax returns. This role is ideal for someone with solid UK practice experience who enjoys using technology and is committed to delivering excellent client service. Key Responsibilities: Work as part of our team to help manage the bookkeeping, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations for clients across various sectors. Prepare monthly management accounts and maintain purchase/sales ledgers. Use Xero, Dext, QuickBooks Online, and Sage One for accounting tasks. Liaise with clients and provide training on bookkeeping software when required. Support junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Handle ad-hoc accounting tasks as needed. Opportunities to support with self-assessment tax returns. Report directly to the Company Director and Office Manager. What We’re Looking For: 3+ years’ experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Assistant Accountant. Qualified by Experience (QBE) or formally qualified (AAT, ICB, IAB, ACCA CAT). Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and a proactive team player. Strong communication skills, confident in client interactions via Zoom and in person. Committed to outstanding customer service, including our same-day client response policy. Why Join Us? Competitive salary based on experience. 28 days holiday (including public \& bank holidays). Flexible working hours available if required. Ongoing professional development – access to CPD training and 30 minutes of CPD per week during working hours. Be part of a friendly, supportive team in a growing, forward-thinking firm. How to Apply: If you’re looking for a new challenge in a friendly, family-run, local accounting firm, that is tech-focused, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter, explaining why you’re the right fit for this role. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Flexitime Experience: Xero: 2 years (preferred) Bookkeeping/Accounting: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person