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At Francis & Co, we’re always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our growing team. We offer a supportive and forward-thinking environment where you can build your skills, grow your career, and make a real difference to the clients we serve.

Check below for our current vacancies:

Administrator/Receptionist

Location: Cheltenham

Minimum 30 hours per week - Permanent - Office Based

£25,000-£30,000 FTE depending on experience + Company Pension Scheme

We are looking for a proactive, organised, and personable Receptionist/Administrator to join our team in Cheltenham. This is a varied and rewarding role offering long-term stability in a supportive office environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Greeting clients and managing the front desk.
  • Answering and directing phone calls professionally.
  • Ordering stationery and managing staff supplies.
  • Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.
  • Client onboarding and admin support.
  • Company secretarial duties (e.g. Companies House filings and changes).
  • Company formations and HMRC registrations.
  • Booking in new jobs and updating workflow spreadsheets/databases.
  • Managing incoming and outgoing post.

What We're Looking For:

  • Previous professional office/reception experience (preferred, but not essential).
  • Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Comfortable managing varied tasks in a busy environment.
  • Confident with basic IT systems and spreadsheets.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • A permanent position with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • A supportive and friendly team environment.

 

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you're a great fit for this role to office@wfrancisandco.co.uk by 31 August 2025.

Full-Time Accountant (Audit Lead & Accounts Review)

Location: Cheltenham 


Full time

Competitive Salary + Company Pension Scheme


We are looking for a proactive and experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to take the lead on a portfolio of audit assignments while also playing a key role in the preparation and review of financial statements and accounts. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, balancing audit with wider accounts responsibilities, and mentoring junior staff.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Lead and manage audit assignments from planning through to completion.
  • Supervise, support, and develop junior team members across audit and accounts work.
  • Take responsibility for the preparation and review of year-end accounts for limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting and auditing standards and identify areas for process improvement.
  • Assist in other areas of the practice, including tax, bookkeeping, and client advisory, as needed.
  • Maintain and build strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

  • ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified with relevant practice experience.
  • Proven experience leading audits and preparing statutory accounts.
  • Confident in reviewing the work of junior staff and providing constructive feedback.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and audit standards.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive approach.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • A supportive and friendly team environment.
  • A varied role with scope to grow and take on more responsibility
  • Flexible working arrangements considered

 

How to Apply:


Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to office@wfrancisandco.co.uk by 31 August 2025.