Job Description

About StackHPC

StackHPC is a small, friendly technology company that helps universities and research organisations run complex scientific projects in the cloud. We've been growing steadily for nine years, and our team of 35 still enjoys a flexible, collaborative, start-up style environment

The Role

We're looking for a detail-focused Accounts Assistant to cover maternity leave. You'll handle UK payroll, bookkeeping, VAT, and client project finance, while helping improve our processes. This is a hands-on role with responsibility, variety, and real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Finance Operations

Reconcile bank and credit card accounts (multi-currency where relevant) Process supplier invoices and payments, client invoices, and expense claims Maintain accurate records in QuickBooks and spreadsheets

Payroll & Compliance

Manage the monthly UK payroll, including pensions and auto-enrolment compliance Prepare quarterly VAT returns

Client & Project Support

Track client quotations and purchase orders, ensuring financial details are reflected in jira (project management software) Liaise with project managers to prepare monthly sales invoices for international clients Manage credit control processes, including chasing overdue invoices and responding to client queries

Requirements & Skills

AAT Level 3 or equivalent, or at least 3 years' bookkeeping/accounting experience Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping Proven ability to manage payroll and pensions accurately, including statutory deductions and compliance with UK regulations Comfortable with multi-currency transactions Proficient in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables) Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or Google Sheets is a plus

Personal Attributes

Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail High integrity, intellectual honesty, and strong work ethic Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently while meeting deadlines

Benefits

Competitive salary (30K-32K FTE) discretionary bonus Flexible hours / hybrid working 25 days annual leave bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time) 2 days paid emergency time off for dependents (pro-rata) 5% employer pension contributions (with salary sacrifice option)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 30,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol BS1