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.