ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – GROWING BUSINESS | GLOUCESTER | £27,000 – £32,000 DOE

Location: Gloucester (office-based with potential hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you a driven and detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career? We’re recruiting on behalf of a thriving and forward-thinking business based in Gloucester, looking to bring an Assistant Accountant into their high-performing finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid grounding in finance who’s eager to take on more responsibility and grow within a business that truly values its people. Ideal for an AAT-qualified candidate or someone currently studying towards ACCA
The Role:
As Assistant Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the month-end process, ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. You’ll be exposed to a wide variety of tasks, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress over time.

• Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting journals including accruals and prepayments
• Supporting with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of general ledger
• Assisting with VAT returns and audit preparation
• Supporting AP/AR and bank reconciliations as needed
• Working closely with senior finance colleagues on ad hoc projects

What We’re Looking For:

• AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA
• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or finance role
• Good working knowledge of accounting principles and systems
• Confident with Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Strong interpersonal skills – able to work across teams

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of £27,000 – £32,000, depending on experience
• Study support (if required) and career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive team environment within a successful and growing business
• Modern offices in Gloucester with free parking and hybrid working available