An accountancy practice based in Thornbury is currently recruiting a Senior Accountant to join their team.

Working for a well-established practice with offices across the southwest, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Preparing accounts for clients
• Engaging with and assisting clients to help them understand their company’s financial performance
• VAT returns
• Personal Tax returns
• Corporation Tax
• Preparing management accounts

The successful candidate will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have extensive experience working within a practice environment.  Excellent communications skills and the ability to develop junior staff members is also essential.

A charity based in Fishponds is currently recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join their team on an approximate 3-month basis.

The role is to cover long term sick so very open-ended timescale-wise.  Once initial training is undertaken, hybrid working is offered with the candidate being able to choose anything up to fully remote.

Duties will include:

• Setting up new employers
• Dealing with HJRCM queries
• Processing timesheets
• Calculating SSP, SMP
• Ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment
• Issuing P60’s and P45’s

Previous payroll experience is essential.  The successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills and ideally have used NEST

A manufacturing organisation based in Swindon is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Working in a newly create role for a growing and ambitious SME, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Accruals, pre-payments and accruals
• Bank reconciliations
• Sales and purchase ledger
• Submission of monthly VAT returns
• Processing payroll and pensions
• Payment scheduling

Previous experience of working in a finance role is essential.  The successful candidate will ideally be studying towards or have completed AAT and/or have used Xero. 

An accountancy practice in Wells is currently recruiting a Senior Accountant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field working in a newly created role for a growing Practice.

Duties will include:

• Finalising accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• VAT returns
• Personal Tax returns
• Corporation Tax
• Preparing management accounts
• Advising clients based on financial performance

Previous experience of working within a Practice is essential.  The successful candidate must also be proficient on Excel, Xero/Quickbooks experience is an advantage.

A manufacturing organisation based in Hanham is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team

Working for a business that has been established for over 100 years and has a historically very low staff turnover, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Managing one member of staff
• Setting and calculating budgets
• Cashflow analysis
• Profit and loss statements
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Calculating fixed assets and depreciation
• Monthly payroll

The successful candidate will have worked in a similar senior position previously.  A manufacturing background is desirable but not essential.

A construction business based in north Bristol is currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their team.

Working for a well-established SME, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• CIS monthly returns
• Reconcile supplier statements
• VAT reverse charge calculations
• Process timesheets
• Payment runs
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Investigate and resolve reconciliations in a timely manner
• Query resolution

Previous experience of working with CIS or VAT reverse charge is essential.  The successful candidate will ideally have used Xero and be comfortable using Excel.

Ashley Rees Associates are currently working with an expanding firm of Financial Planners. Due to growth an exciting opportunity is now available for an IFA Administrator based in Chester to join their team,

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support which is to include:

Report writing / preparing client financial planning reports

Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date

New business application processing

Preparing client files and reviews

Managing online platform with attention to detail

The successful candidate will ideally come from a financial services background with a solid knowledge of financial products, including pensions, GIAs, ISAs, and investment bonds.

 Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual, who can work as part of a team and have a flexible approach.

A service organisation based in Gloucester is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team on a 3-4 day a week basis.

Working for a growing business in a newly created role this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a senior finance professional looking for a reduced hours position.

Duties will include:

• Prepare and submit monthly management accounts
• Provide month end analysis and commentary
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Cashflow reporting
• VAT returns
• Providing non-financial stakeholders with key information
• Provide support around year end and statutory accounts

The successful candidate will have held a role with a similar level of responsibility previously and ideally be CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified.

Our client based in Truro requires a Paraplanner to join their existing team. Required to support Financial Planners and Investment Managers by carrying out research, calculation work and preparing reports, ensuring the delivery of high-quality reports and recommendations for clients and clear information to instruct administrators and providers. The role requires a strong attention to detail, and a deep understanding of financial planning strategies, regulations, and products.

• CII PFS diploma qualified

• A Paraplanner background in Financial Services 

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

• Ideally educated to A-level standard, or equivalent

Remote working with some requirement to work from the Truro Office a few days per month.

A service organisation based in Frome is currently recruiting a Portuguese-speaking Administrator to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a growing, ambitious organisation and will give the successful candidate the opportunity to occasionally travel off site and abroad to meet the organisations’ clients.

Duties will include:

• Stock reporting for designated countries and customers
• Review, amend and format site inspection reports
• Read and review internal audit reports
• Ensure all electronic files are allocated appropriately
• Provide regular reports to bank and customers
• Specific country administration including HR, legal and accounting

A high level of both written and verbal Portuguese language skills are essential.  The successful candidate must also possess strong administration skills and be able to organise and communicate effectively.

A service organisation based in central Bristol (offering hybrid working) is currently recruiting a Management Accountant to join their team.

Working for a business which promotes environmental sustainability and offers 25 days holiday, flexible working, a bonus scheme and private healthcare, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Budgeting monitoring partnering with FP&A team
• Variance analysis
• Analyse and implement ongoing process improvements within the team
• Forecasting and profitability analysis
• Communicate financial information confidently to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Statutory accounting and computations
• Project accounting and accompanying financial due diligence

The successful candidate will be fully ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and have previous experience of the full management accounting cycle.  Strong analytical skills are also essential.

A service organisation based in Stonehouse is currently recruiting a Finance Manager to join their team.

Working for a privately-run business, established for over 100 years, in a role that has materialised through internal promotion, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Preparation and finalisation of monthly management accounts
• Month end reporting and analysis
• Assisting with annual audit
• Manage and mentor a team of two
• Monitor and update process improvements within the team
• P&L analysis and financial planning

The successful candidate will have previous experience of the full month end process.  Strong analytical skills are also essential as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership ability.

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting a Customer Service Administrator to join their team.

Working for a growing business in a newly created role, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include

• Providing excellent customer service via the telephone, webchat and email
• Dealing with client queries, resolving in an efficient manner
• Raising invoices and submitting timesheets
• Processing expense claims
• Dealing with pensions queries

The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and have ideally worked in a customer service role previously.  Due to the nature of the organisation, this role also requires someone who can demonstrate good numerical ability.

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

Working for a company that encourages professional growth and development and will also offer study support, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.  Previous payroll experience desirable but not essential.

Duties will include:

• Answer and resolve customer payroll enquiries over the phone or email ensuring a high level of customer service is delivered at all times
• Accurate administration of timesheets and payrolls
• Respond to and resolve payroll queries
• Assisting with setting up new contracts
• Assisting with closing of accounts

Previous experience of working within an office environment is essential.  The successful candidate must also be a confident communicator and be proficient on Excel.

Ashley Rees Associates are currently working with an award-winning firm of Financial Planners and Accountants. Due to growth an exciting opportunity is now available for an IFA Administrator based in Taunton to join their team,

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support which is to include:

• Report writing / preparing client financial planning reports
• Ensure records are maintained and kept up to date
• New business application processing
• Preparing client files and reviews
• Managing online platform with attention to detail

The successful candidate will ideally come from a financial services background. Our client is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual, who can work as part of a team and have a flexible approach.

Our client based in Chester City Centre (Hybrid) requires a Paraplanner to join their existing team. Required to support Financial Planners and Investment Managers by carrying out research, calculation work and preparing reports, ensuring the delivery of high-quality reports and recommendations for clients and clear information to instruct administrators and providers. The role requires a strong attention to detail, and a deep understanding of financial planning strategies, regulations, and products.

• CII PFS diploma qualified or equivalent

• A Paraplanner background in Financial Services 

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

• Ideally educated to A-level standard, or equivalent

Our client based in Warrington requires a Compliance Assistant/Administrator to join their existing team. Required to assist Financial Planners and Investment Managers where you’ll play a vital role in supporting compliance and onboarding, carrying out thorough compliance of files generated. The role requires strong attention to detail and ideally an understanding of financial planning regulations and products.

• Preferable but not essential - CII PFS diploma qualified or equivalent
• A compliance or file checking background in Financial Services or similar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Ideally educated to A-level standard, or equivalent

Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

A service organisation based in Quedgeley is currently recruiting a Management Accountant to join their team.

Working for a growing business, that offers hybrid working and career development, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Management accounts production, including budgeting and forecasting
• Checking and overseeing work of more junior staff members
• Provide advice to clients based on their financial performance
• Produce and analyse financial reports
• Provide commentary around month end
• Attend senior meeting both internally and externally to assist with business decisions

The successful candidate will have previous experience working in a management accounts team.  Strong excel and analysis skills are also essential.

A retail organisation based in Portishead is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

Working for an organisation that has experienced recent year on year growth and with continued plans for expansion, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. 

Duties will include:

• Assist with production of monthly management accounts
• Monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• Maintenance and updating of stock control and spreadsheeting
• Purchase and sales ledger maintenance
• Bank reconciliations
• Credit control
• Sales order tracking

The successful candidate will be studying or have completed an AAT qualification.  Proficiency on excel is also essential.

A manufacturing organisation based in Swindon is currently recruiting a Planning and Procurement Leader to join their team.

Working for a business that has strong brand recognition within major supermarkets across the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans
• Align procurement with forecasted demand
• Identify, evaluate and approve suppliers
• Prepare and issue PO’s
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Weekly payment list review
• Maintain and update Bill of Materials
• Negotiate terms and cost reductions

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of working successfully within procurement and be able to demonstrate strong analysis, communication and negotiating skills.