Accounts & Bookkeeping Advisor — Hybrid, Study Support

Reed; Sturminster Newton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Workplace pension

Business laptop provided

Free car park

Job summary

Reed is partnering with a growing accountancy practice in the Sherborne/Shaftesbury area to recruit a Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk. The role covers accounts prep for sole traders, partnerships, and companies, plus bookkeeping, VAT, and tax returns as experience permits.

The position is hybrid—3 days office-based with flexible hours around core 10am-3pm—offering study support toward AAT/ACA/ACCA and a workplace pension. A strong client-focused approach and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of preparing accounts as well as undertaking bookkeeping and VAT work.
• Experience of preparing tax returns, or a willingness and ability to develop in this area.
• AAT qualification or a similar accounting qualification would be welcomed, but we are equally interested in candidates who are qualified by experience.
• Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
• An organised and systematic approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for review.
• Prepare personal and/or business tax returns for review, according to experience.
• Process monthly bookkeeping for clients across a range of industries.
• Sales and purchase invoice processing.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals (e.g. payroll, depreciation, accruals, prepayments).
• Produce VAT returns for review and submission.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Support client onboarding and contribute to excellent service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the practice, contributing flexibly to the wider needs of the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and the service provided to clients.

Skills

Experience preparing accounts

Bookkeeping experience

VAT experience

Xero

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Reed is partnering with a growing accountancy practice in the Sherborne/Shaftesbury area to recruit a Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk. The role covers accounts prep for sole traders, partnerships, and companies, plus bookkeeping, VAT, and tax returns as experience permits.

The position is hybrid—3 days office-based with flexible hours around core 10am-3pm—offering study support toward AAT/ACA/ACCA and a workplace pension. A strong client-focused approach and attention to detail are essential.