Assistant Accountant

**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