With offices across the South West, Burton Sweet has developed into a regional centre of excellence, assisting businesses, charities and individuals with their financial needs. Our offices are friendly places to work that mix experienced members of staff with fresher faces. We’re looking to grow our team in 2025 to enhance the services we can provide, as well as encouraging our existing team to broaden their expertise.
Charity Accounts and Audit Assistant
We’re looking for a proactive, client focused Accounts and Audit Assistant to join the team.
Role
Providing trusted advice and support to clients to facilitate success, growth and achievement, whilst working cohesively with the Burton Sweet team.
Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting audits of charity and company accounts
- Independent examination of financial statements, including preparation of accounts where necessary
- Bookkeeping for clients, including preparation of VAT returns
- Basic tax return preparation work for both companies and charities
- Liaising with clients in a variety of ways, including telephone, email and face-to-face meetings
Candidate
The ideal candidate will have relevant accountancy practice experience and good knowledge of IT software such as QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Digita, and Microsoft Office.
It’s important the candidate has strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work with moderate supervision, focusing on service delivery.
Charity expertise, as well as practical audit knowledge will be developed as part of the role.
The role offers a competitive salary of £25,000 and a full-time permanent position based in our Bristol office.
Tax Trainee
Role
As part of our team, you will undertake an ATT apprenticeship, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a professional qualification. You’ll be based in either our Bristol or Weston-super-Mare office, working alongside experienced tax professionals who will support your development. This role would suit a school leaver and is an excellent opportunity to receive on the job training whilst receiving a salary.
The role will be office based and full time 35 hours a week Monday to Friday. The successful candidate can be based out of our Bristol (Flax Bourton) or Weston-Super-Mare office.
Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing tax returns, schedules, and computations for a variety of private clients
- Assisting with tax issues, including Trust Registrations, Capital Gains Tax, and Inheritance Tax
- Liaising with HMRC via phone and in writing
- Supporting managers with various tax matters and ad-hoc reporting
- Using tax and accounts software such as Digita, alongside Microsoft Excel and Word
- Getting involved in accounts preparation and financial analysis
Candidate
- A methodical and organised approach to work
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- A proactive and reliable team player
- IT literacy – experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- An interest in or willingness to start the ATT qualification
- Proven educational achievements, to include 5 GCSE’s at a minimum of grade 5, including Maths and English Language
Prior experience in personal taxation is beneficial but not essential – we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and willingness to learn.
Why join us?
- Gain practical experience while working towards a professional qualification
- Work in a friendly and supportive team environment
- Benefit from on-the-job training and career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary
- Varied work experience
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Company pension
- Generous holiday entitlement (plus Public and Bank Holidays)
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!