Bookkeeper

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance (partially?)

21 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Team and social events

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is representing a well-established professional services firm seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper to join their friendly team. You will manage bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients, with study support available to aid progression.

This role offers hybrid working after training, a competitive salary of £25,500–£27,000 and 37.5 hours per week. You will work closely with the accounts team to deliver accurate financial information and strong client service.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience with solid understanding of bookkeeping principles.
• Experience in an accountancy practice environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Xero cloud-based accounting software.
• Experience with Sage is advantageous; training provided.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing the bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Responding to client queries via telephone, email and in person.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Organised

Client-facing communication

Portfolio management

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper

Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing professional services firm, is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in accountancy and bookkeeping, with study support available and clear opportunities for progression.

The successful candidate will manage the bookkeeping requirements of a varied portfolio of clients while working closely with the wider accounts team to deliver accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Performing regular bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Responding to client queries via telephone, email and in person.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience and a solid understanding of bookkeeping principles.
• Experience within an accountancy practice environment, although this is not essential.
• Knowledge of cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero.
• Experience with Sage would be advantageous, although full training can be provided.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients would be beneficial.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement available following successful completion of training and induction.
• Study support and professional development opportunities.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Partially funded private medical insurance.
• 21 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Regular team and social events.

If you are looking to join a supportive organisation that values career development and offers flexibility alongside a varied client-facing role, we would be delighted to hear from you.