Experience Bookkeeper

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our growing accountancy practice. The successful candidate will manage bookkeeping services for a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and excellent client service.

This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive individual with strong bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice environment who can work independently while maintaining high professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software.
• Process sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in accordance with HMRC requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries and obtain information.
• Review client records and identify discrepancies or areas requiring correction.
• Support accountants in the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, accounting standards, and relevant legislation.
• Assist with software migrations and cloud accounting implementations for clients.
• Provide training and support to clients using bookkeeping software where appropriate.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Minimum 3-5 years' bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software, including:
• Xero
• QuickBooks Online
• Sage Accounting
• Excellent understanding of bank reconciliations and ledger management.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Desirable

• AAT qualification (Level 3 or Level 4) or equivalent.
• Xero Advisor Certification and/or QuickBooks Certification.
• Experience with management accounts preparation.
• Knowledge of Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Reliable, accurate, and highly organised.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Pay: £25,420.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person