Bookkeeper

DARA People; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

DARA People are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, family-run accountancy practice in Aylesbury for a Bookkeeper with Sage / CIS / VAT expertise. This office-based role offers varied client workloads and a stable, friendly team environment.

You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns and CIS payments, reconcile ledgers, assist with payroll and prepare year-end information for external accountants, while meeting deadlines across a varied client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience using Sage.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Experience managing CIS payments.
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) payments.
• Complete bank and control account reconciliations.
• Reconcile sales ledger, purchase ledger, VAT and PAYE accounts.
• Liaise with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries.
• Assist with client payroll processing.
• Prepare year-end information for external accountants.
• Resolve year-end queries and post journals.
• Support general bookkeeping and administrative duties.

Skills

Client communication

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage

Dext / Hubdoc

Job description

Bookkeeper - Sage / CIS / VAT

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | Office-based

£24,000-£35,000 per annum | Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours: Full-time, standard office hours

The Role

Our client is a well-established, family-run accountancy practice in Aylesbury with a strong local reputation and a friendly, collaborative team.

They are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper - Sage / CIS / VAT to manage bookkeeping and accounting support for a varied portfolio of clients. You'll take ownership of your workload while working closely with accountants and fellow bookkeepers to maintain accurate records and meet client deadlines.

This is a varied role covering Sage bookkeeping, VAT returns, CIS, reconciliations, payroll support and year-end preparation.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day bookkeeping using Sage
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Manage Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) payments
• Complete bank and control account reconciliations
• Reconcile sales ledger, purchase ledger, VAT and PAYE accounts
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries
• Assist with client payroll processing
• Prepare year-end information for external accountants
• Resolve year-end queries and post journals
• Support general bookkeeping and administrative duties

Requirements

• Strong practical experience using Sage
• Previous experience managing CIS payments
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Confident completing bank and control account reconciliations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients
• Able to manage multiple deadlines and client workloads

Experience using Dext or Hubdoc would be advantageous but is not essential.

Candidates from accountancy practices, bookkeeping bureaux, outsourced finance teams or other multi-client environments are particularly relevant. Experience supporting construction-sector clients operating under CIS would also transfer well.

Why Join?

• £24,000-£35,000 salary
• Permanent, full-time position
• Pension
• Holiday allowance
• Friendly, established family-run practice
• Varied client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Stable local business with a strong reputation