Bookkeeper

Absolute Recruit; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

ACCA study support

Ongoing learning and development

Career progression

Job summary

Absolute Recruit is helping a growing accountancy practice in East London to recruit a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant. You will support a diverse client portfolio across creative industries, building long-term relationships while working across cloud-based systems.

You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and year-end support, with ACCA study options and clear career progression in a collaborative, forward-thinking practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT.
• Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar software.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work across multiple systems.
• Excellent communication with clients; organised and proactive.
• Desire to develop accounting career within a growing practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, ensuring accurate records.
• Perform bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients as trusted finance contact.
• Work across cloud-based accounting systems with accurate data.
• Support wider team with ad hoc accounting projects.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT

Accounting software

Excel

Client communication

Organisation

Collaborative approach

ACCA/ACCA study (advantage)

Education

AAT qualification or ACCA studies

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant
Location: East London Hybrid Working
Position: Permanent

We're delighted to be supporting a growing accountancy practice in the search for an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join their expanding team.

Working alongside a team of accountants and business advisors, you'll support a diverse portfolio of clients operating across the creative industries, including sectors such as design, fashion, advertising, media, film and entertainment.
This is a varied, client-facing role offering the opportunity to build long-term relationships whilst working across a broad range of businesses.
This opportunity would suit somebody who enjoys working closely with clients, thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to continue developing their career within a modern, forward-thinking practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Process purchase and sales ledger transactions, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.
• Perform bank, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare journals, including accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts.
• Build strong relationships with clients, becoming a trusted point of contact for day-to-day finance queries.
• Work across a variety of cloud-based accounting systems, maintaining accurate financial data.
• Support the wider team with ad hoc accounting projects as required.

About You:

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT.
• Experience using Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working across multiple systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work directly with clients.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload effectively.
• Positive, personable and collaborative approach to work.
• Keen to continue developing your accounting career within a growing practice.
• AAT qualified or studying ACCA would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working.
• ACCA study support.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Genuine career progression within a growing practice.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Additional employee benefits and regular social events.