Job Description

Accounts Assistant | Hillmans Chartered Accountants

Salary:

25,000 - 32,000 (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 Accounts Assistant

to join our friendly team. You'll handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, bank reconciliations, and management accounts for a diverse range of clients. This role suits someone with a strong UK practice background, who enjoys working with technology and 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. Report directly to the Company Director and Office Manager.

What We're Looking For:

5+ years' experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Accounts Assistant. Qualified by Experience (QBE) or formally qualified (AAT, ICB, IAB, ACCA CAT). Proficient in Xero and/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: 25,000.00-32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Experience:

Xero: 3 years (preferred) Bookkeeping/Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person