Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice

Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time

Sector: Accountancy (General Practice)

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and growing accountancy practice in their search for a Bookkeeper to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a practice providing a range of accountancy, tax and bookkeeping services to small and medium sized businesses and individuals.

The firm offers a welcoming and dynamic working environment, where everyone plays an important role in delivering excellent client service. This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working directly with clients, taking ownership of their workload and getting involved in different areas of a smaller practice.

The role is available on a full or part time basis, with flexibility to adjust working hours to accommodate personal commitments.

About the Role

This is a varied bookkeeping position where you will support a portfolio of clients with their day to day bookkeeping and associated compliance requirements. You will work closely with clients and the wider team, helping to ensure their financial records are accurate, up to date and ready for year end.

Key responsibilities include:

General bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients

Preparing and submitting VAT returns

Preparing and filing clients' annual Confirmation Statements

Reviewing and tidying bookkeeping records in preparation for year end accounts

Processing PAYE

Assisting with CIS requirements, so a working knowledge of CIS is beneficial

Liaising directly with clients to assist with queries and their day to day bookkeeping needs

Supporting the wider team with general practice administration and other tasks where required

The role offers plenty of variety and client interaction, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being hands on and working within a close knit practice environment.

RequirementsThe ideal candidate will be driven, motivated and comfortable working in a client facing role. You should enjoy interacting with clients, be a good team player and have the flexibility to get involved in a variety of tasks as required within a smaller organisation.

We would be keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice

Experience using Xero and QuickBooks

Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns

Knowledge of PAYE processing and ideally a working knowledge of CIS

Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate financial records

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients

A proactive and flexible approach to work, with the ability to manage a varied workload

A positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues across the wider business

Experience using BrightPay would be beneficial but is not essential

Benefits
What’s on Offer

A competitive salary, dependent on experience

Full or part time working options

Flexibility to adjust working hours to accommodate personal commitments

A friendly and supportive team environment

A varied role with regular client interaction and the opportunity to develop your skills across bookkeeping and general practice work

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or other accountancy practice roles, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on (phone number removed), or via .

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