Autonomous Bookkeeping Manager with Flexible Hours & Hybrid

Insite Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible arrangements

Autonomy over client portfolio

Development opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Insite Group is seeking an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to own a varied client portfolio with genuine flexibility around when and how you work. This role offers hybrid working and both full-time and part-time options, designed for someone who wants real autonomy, client contact, and clear progression within a growing accountancy practice.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, maintain accurate records, prepare VAT returns, and provide timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• Significant experience across all aspects of bookkeeping.
• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple clients.
• Strong VAT knowledge and experience preparing VAT returns.
• Excellent reconciliation and transactional accounting skills.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Experience with cloud accounting software, ideally Xero.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own portfolio of bookkeeping clients.
• Maintain accurate financial records for a range of businesses.
• Complete bookkeeping assignments through to deadlines.
• Prepare and review VAT returns.
• Manage bank reconciliations and control accounts.
• Process and review sales and purchase ledgers.
• Support clients with day-to-day bookkeeping queries.
• Work with cloud accounting software to maximise client benefits.
• Liaise directly with business owners and finance contacts.
• Identify and resolve bookkeeping issues efficiently.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider accountancy team to ensure seamless service.

Skills

Portfolio management

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Cloud accounting

Bank reconciliations

Client communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Insite Group is seeking an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to own a varied client portfolio with genuine flexibility around when and how you work. This role offers hybrid working and both full-time and part-time options, designed for someone who wants real autonomy, client contact, and clear progression within a growing accountancy practice.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, maintain accurate records, prepare VAT returns, and provide timely financial insights.