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Accounts Assistant in Gloucester
The ideal position when studying AAT.
Day to day in Gloucester
What a accounts assistant
does in Gloucester.
Responsible for overseeing various company transactions whilst supporting senior management. Integral wherever workload and volume requires additional support — the ideal position when studying AAT. Here's what the role covers day to day for the Gloucester businesses we recruit for.
- Purchase ledger management including processing invoices
- Statement reconciliations
- Preparing VAT returns
- Processing employee expenses
- Sales ledger management including credit control duties
- Bank reconciliations
- Working with spreadsheets
- Petty cash maintenance
- Any other ad hoc duties supporting senior management
What it pays in Gloucester
Real Gloucester market rates, not a national average.
Medior Accounts Assistant · Gloucester
£31,333 – £33,167
Typical: £32,500 per year
Medium-high confidence — strong regional evidence
Recruiting in Gloucester
Why Gloucester needs
a specialist.
Gloucester's finance market has its own rhythm, and accounts assistant roles are no exception. Day to day, that often means working with spreadsheets — one of several things a accounts assistant in Gloucester is trusted to get right. Locally, that includes manufacturing and trade businesses across the regenerated docks and quays area. Whether you're hiring or looking, that specialism is the real difference in Gloucester: shortlists built from people we actually know, not a fresh keyword search.
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Either way, we can help.
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Need a accounts assistant in Gloucester?
Permanent or temporary, we'll shortlist from a network we actually know — with working interviews to de-risk the hire.
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Common questions
Accounts Assistant in Gloucester FAQs.
What does it cost an employer in Gloucester to recruit a Accounts Assistant through you?+
There's no retainer and no ongoing contract — our fee is only payable on a successful placement, whether that's a one-off hire or an ongoing relationship.
Do you help with interview preparation and salary negotiation for Accounts Assistant roles in Gloucester?+
Yes — briefing you properly on the role, the employer and realistic Gloucester salary expectations before an interview is a standard part of how we work with every candidate.
How does the process work if I want to become a Accounts Assistant in Gloucester?+
Submit your CV and a Market Expert will be in touch to talk through your experience, what you're looking for, and any live Accounts Assistant opportunities in Gloucester that genuinely fit — free, confidential, and no obligation.
What's the career progression after a Accounts Assistant role in Gloucester?+
A common next step from Accounts Assistant is assistant management accountant — where studying meets the real numbers. We see this progression play out for candidates in Gloucester just as often as anywhere else in our network.
Can you provide temporary Accounts Assistant cover in Gloucester at short notice?+
Yes — covering absence, leave or an unexpected gap in a Accounts Assistant position in Gloucester is one of the most common reasons employers come to us, and we aim for a same-day response.
Do you charge candidates for Accounts Assistant roles in Gloucester?+
No — there's never a cost to candidates. For employers, our fee is only payable on a successful placement.
Do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Gloucester?+
Yes — Accounts Assistant is one of the positions we place in Gloucester, on both a permanent and temporary basis.
How quickly can you fill a Accounts Assistant vacancy in Gloucester?+
It depends on seniority and how specific the brief is, but because our Gloucester shortlists come from a network we already know, we're rarely starting from zero.
What's the going rate for a Accounts Assistant in Gloucester?+
Accounts Assistant salaries in Gloucester typically sit at £27.5k – £38k. Minimum wage rises keep pushing this bracket up — most entry-level finance roles now start around £27.5k. Study support toward AAT makes a real difference to the calibre of candidate you attract, with experienced bookkeepers reaching £38k.
What areas around Gloucester do you cover for Accounts Assistant roles?+
We recruit Accounts Assistant positions across Gloucester itself and the surrounding commuter towns and business parks — if you're just outside the immediate area, get in touch and we'll be straight with you about whether it's somewhere we can genuinely help.
Is a Accounts Assistant role in Gloucester permanent or temporary?+
We recruit Accounts Assistant positions in Gloucester on both a permanent and temporary basis — including short-notice cover when a team is stretched.
Do you place candidates studying towards a qualification into Accounts Assistant roles in Gloucester?+
Yes — part-qualified and studying candidates (AAT, ACCA or CIMA depending on the role) are a genuine part of the Accounts Assistant talent pool in Gloucester, not just an afterthought.
How do you recruit Accounts Assistant roles in Gloucester without a local office?+
We work with Gloucester employers and candidates remotely for Accounts Assistant roles — video interviews and phone-based briefings, backed by the same vetting and market knowledge we use everywhere else.
What makes Transaction Recruitment different from a generalist agency for Accounts Assistant roles in Gloucester?+
We recruit transactional finance and payroll specifically, not as one line among fifty sectors — that focus means genuinely knowing the Gloucester market for Accounts Assistant roles, the going rate, and who's actually looking.
Other roles in Gloucester
Explore related roles.
- 01Payroll ManagerA business critical position within any organisation.
- 02Purchase Ledger ManagerEnsuring the purchasing function runs efficiently.
- 03Credit Control ManagerA strong Credit Control Manager is invaluable.
- 04Sales Ledger ManagerOften responsible for managing millions of pounds.
- 05Credit ControllerTenacity personified.
- 06Sales Ledger ClerkEnsures every penny owed is accurately invoiced and allocated.
No waffle. Just the right person.