Goody Chartered Accountants and Tax Advisors

22/09/2026

Part-Time Practice Administrator

We are looking for an organised and proactive person to join our accountancy practice in Elmstead Market, near Colchester.

This is a varied administrative role providing support with the day-to-day running of the practice. The role would suit someone who can work independently, use their initiative and manage a range of responsibilities.

Duties will include:

• Monitoring current work, deadlines and outstanding information
• Client onboarding and maintaining client information
• Organising client books and records
• Keeping internal job and workflow records up to date
• Communicating with clients by telephone and email
• Answering the telephone and dealing with general enquiries
• Scanning, filing and document management
• Using Excel and other office and accountancy software
• General office administration and PA support

The right person will be friendly, approachable, reliable and well organised, with good attention to detail. They will need to be comfortable using computers, learning new software and dealing professionally with clients.

Previous experience in an accountancy practice or with Companies House administration would be useful, but is not essential for someone with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn.

This is a part-time, office-based position. The days and hours are negotiable for the right person.

If you are interested, or know someone who may be suitable, please send us a private message on here or email [email protected] with your CV and details of your experience and availability. Please feel free to share.

19/09/2026

12/08/2026

Looking for a new van?

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Tell me what you need, your budget and how you’ll be using it, and I’ll see what’s available.

And the best bit? Your new van can be delivered straight to your door, anywhere in the UK, at no extra cost.

No trekking around dealerships. No hassle. Just a great-value van delivered to you.

📩 Looking for something for your business? Drop me a message and let’s see what I can find.

23/06/2026

🚨 Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is HERE! 🚨

The first quarterly submissions are due in July 2026, covering the period April to June 2026.

If you are self-employed or a landlord and fall within the Making Tax Digital rules, now is the time to make sure your bookkeeping systems and processes are ready.

Do not wait until the submission deadline arrives. The sooner everything is in place, the smoother the transition will be.

❓ Are you ready?

15/06/2026

I am looking for two part-time team members to join my busy accountancy practice in Colchester.

1. Experienced Bookkeeping & Payroll Assistant

• Previous accountancy practice experience
• Xero experience
• BrightPay experience preferred
• Bookkeeping, payroll and accounts preparation
• Strong analytical and organisational skills

2. Practice Support & Office Coordinator

A varied support role helping keep a busy accountancy practice running smoothly.

This role includes:
• Client and office administration
• Document management
• Chasing information and organising workflows
• Supporting the Director with day-to-day practice management
• General practice support and coordination

I am looking for calm, organised, methodical people with excellent attention to detail who can work independently and proactively.

Flexible hours available for each role.
Pay subject to experience.

Please send your CV and covering email to [email protected]

15/06/2026

Experienced Bookkeeping, Accounts & Payroll Assistant required for our busy and growing accountancy practice in Colchester.

We are looking for someone experienced, organised and reliable who can confidently support a busy practice environment.

The role includes:• Bookkeeping• Accounts preparation• VAT returns• Payroll• Office and admin support

Xero and BrightPay experience preferred.

Flexible hours available, minimum 20 hours per week.Office-based role.Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Please send CV and covering email to:[email protected]

15/06/2026

Experienced Bookkeeping, Accounts & Payroll Assistant required for our busy and growing accountancy practice in Colchester.

We are looking for someone experienced, organised and reliable who can confidently support a busy practice environment.

Previous UK accountancy practice experience is essential.

The role includes:
• Bookkeeping
• Accounts preparation
• VAT returns
• Payroll
• Office and admin support

Xero experience essential.
BrightPay experience preferred.

Flexible hours available, minimum 20 hours per week.
Office-based role.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Please send CV and covering email to:
[email protected]

12/06/2026

We are hiring!

Goody Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors are looking for an experienced Bookkeeping, Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join our practice in Colchester.

Previous UK accountancy practice experience is absolutely essential.

This is a varied role combining bookkeeping, accounts preparation, payroll and general office administration duties within a busy accountancy practice.

The role will include:
• Bookkeeping for a range of clients, using various software and manual
• Accounts preparation
• VAT returns
• Payroll
• Client and office administration
• General practice support duties

Essential requirements:
• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Calm, professional and able to work under pressure
• Confident dealing with clients and handling administration tasks efficiently
• Ability to manage deadlines and juggle multiple tasks

Preferred:
• BrightPay payroll experience

The position is office-based with flexible working hours, minimum 25 hours per week.

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

We are looking for someone experienced, reliable, proactive and happy to be involved in all aspects of supporting a busy practice.

Please send your CV and a brief covering email to [email protected]

09/06/2026

Announced today 👀

Small companies and micro-entities to file profit and loss accounts but can opt out of publication. All companies will need to file accounts via commercial software with more time to prepare.

21/05/2026

📢 HMRC have today announced an increase to the approved mileage allowance rates by 10p per mile.

The new rates are:
🚗 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles
🚗 25p per mile thereafter

This is the first increase in many years and will be welcome news for businesses and employees using their own vehicles for business travel.