Bookkeeper

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions - Southern Perms; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Core hours 10:00am-3:00pm

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions - Southern Perms is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Herefordshire for a full-time role with hybrid working (up to 40% home working) and flexible hours. You will own the bookkeeping function across a varied client portfolio, using Xero/QuickBooks and assisting with year-end accounts.

You’ll deliver accurate bookkeeping and VAT services, support accounts preparation, and maintain strong client relationships within a modern practice.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Confident completing bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals through to trial balance.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns across a range of VAT schemes.
• Reconcile bank and control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records using cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks.
• Act as a first point of contact for bookkeeping and VAT-related client queries.
• Ensure client records are complete, accurate and ready for year-end accounts preparation.
• Help maintain and improve bookkeeping processes across the practice.
• Build strong relationships with clients while delivering a high standard of service.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Attention to detail

Client relationships

Communication

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper

Herefordshire
£30,000 - £34,000

Full-Time, flexible hours

Hybrid working - 2 days WFH

Looking for a bookkeeping role where you'll have real ownership?

We're working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to take ownership of the bookkeeping function within a modern, forward-thinking practice. You'll manage a varied client portfolio, work with the latest cloud accounting software and play an integral role in delivering an outstanding service.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and there are genuine opportunities to broaden your skills, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Bookkeeper, you'll take responsibility for delivering accurate bookkeeping and VAT services across a diverse portfolio of clients. Working closely with the wider accounts team, you'll ensure client records are maintained to a high standard, helping to support the smooth delivery of year-end accounts and wider accounting services.

There is also the opportunity to develop your experience in accounts preparation if this is an area you'd like to explore.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working with up to 40% home working.
• Flexible working with core hours of 10:00am - 3:00pm.
• Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee referral scheme.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals through to trial balance.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns across a range of VAT schemes.
• Reconcile bank and control accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records using cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks.
• Act as a first point of contact for bookkeeping and VAT-related client queries.
• Ensure client records are complete, accurate and ready for year-end accounts preparation.
• Help maintain and improve bookkeeping processes across the practice.
• Build strong relationships with clients while delivering a high standard of service.

About You

You'll be an organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper who enjoys working with a varied client base and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Essential

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Confident completing bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QuickBooks.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.

Desirable

• AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience working with a range of VAT schemes, including Flat Rate, Margin and Partial Exemption.
• Experience supporting accounts preparation.

If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a progressive accountancy practice where you'll have autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to further develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.