Bookkeeper

A friendly and growing independent accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a small, supportive firm that provides accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, and tax services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and must be confident using TaxCalc to support client accounts and tax-related processes.

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across various sectors
• Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions
• Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
• Maintaining client records and ensuring all financial information is up to date
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries
• Supporting the partners and accountants with ad hoc finance and practice-related tasks
• Using TaxCalc to manage client data, accounts preparation, and tax workflows

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
• Strong working knowledge of TaxCalc is essential
• Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining client bookkeeping records
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Available to start at short notice