Full or Part Time Accountant Support – Practice Environment (Study Support Options)
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Cheltenham, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Anderson Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MM040 |
Summary
Due to growth, our excellent, well-established client in the heart of Cheltenham is looking for a permanent Accounts Support to join their small, yet close knit, friendly team as they provide professional accounting support to a variety of clients- from sole traders to medium/larger businesses.
In this role, it is essential that you already have prior experience working within a practice environment, though previous accounts qualifications are non-essential. Study support offered to those who wish to take up accounting qualifications such as AAT, CIMA etc (if desired).
Key Duties
- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks on behalf of clients
- Supporting the preparation and submission of individual tax returns and VAT submissions
- Communicating proactively with clients to clarify information and address queries in a professional manner
- Drafting year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors
- Keep abreast of industry regulations, statutory requirements and filing deadlines
- Maintaining accurate, well-organised financial records while ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulations
- Any other ad-hoc administration or client support duties as required.
Key Attributes
- Previous accounts practice experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Proactive and organised.
- Commutable to the Cheltenham area.
Hours: Your choice of full or part time: 30 - 37.5h per week within office hours of 9am – 5pm OR 8:30am – 4:30pm (up to you). Fully office based.
Salary: Confidential (able to disclose immediately upon application).
Please note: This is a fully office-based role. Nearest free parking a short 10 minute walk from the office.
In this role, it is essential that you already have prior experience working within a practice environment, though previous accounts qualifications are non-essential. Study support offered to those who wish to take up accounting qualifications such as AAT, CIMA etc (if desired).
Key Duties
- Managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks on behalf of clients
- Supporting the preparation and submission of individual tax returns and VAT submissions
- Communicating proactively with clients to clarify information and address queries in a professional manner
- Drafting year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients across different sectors
- Keep abreast of industry regulations, statutory requirements and filing deadlines
- Maintaining accurate, well-organised financial records while ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant regulations
- Any other ad-hoc administration or client support duties as required.
Key Attributes
- Previous accounts practice experience.
- Attention to detail.
- Proactive and organised.
- Commutable to the Cheltenham area.
Hours: Your choice of full or part time: 30 - 37.5h per week within office hours of 9am – 5pm OR 8:30am – 4:30pm (up to you). Fully office based.
Salary: Confidential (able to disclose immediately upon application).
Please note: This is a fully office-based role. Nearest free parking a short 10 minute walk from the office.