Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment; Farnham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AAT study support

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative team environment

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper in Farnham, Surrey, to join a growing accountancy practice. The role requires 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, providing opportunities for career development and exposure to a varied client portfolio.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, processing invoices, and assisting with VAT returns. The ideal candidate should have a proactive attitude, strong organisational skills, and the desire to pursue AAT qualifications.

Competitive salary, AAT study support, and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double‑entry accounting.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, and bank transactions.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

AAT qualification pursuit

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper

Location: Farnham, Surrey. Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time. Sector: Accountancy Practice / Bookkeeping & Management Accounts.

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and well‑established accountancy practice in Farnham that is looking to recruit a Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with around 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience who is looking to develop their career within accountancy practice. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied client portfolio and have the opportunity to develop their skills in bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients
• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, bank transactions and journals
• Performing bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and other digital accounting platforms
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and software‑related questions
• Assisting with year‑end account preparation processes
• Ensuring client deadlines are met and work is completed accurately and efficiently

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• 1–2 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT studies underway or a desire to pursue an AAT qualification
• Experience using Xero or other cloud‑based accounting software
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double‑entry accounting
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Exposure to management accounts preparation would be highly advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• AAT study support and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Modern cloud‑based systems and technology
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities as your experience develops
• Long‑term career prospects within a growing accountancy practice