Bookkeeper

ACCA Careers; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous holiday

Company pension

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Job summary

ACCA Careers in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced bookkeeper to support a growing accountancy and advisory group with varied client portfolios. You will manage day-to-day finance operations, work with cloud accounting systems, and liaise directly with clients.

This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements, strong development opportunities, and a path to deepen expertise in digital finance solutions across industries within a Top 40 practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' bookkeeping experience in practice or industry.
• Strong VAT knowledge and accuracy.
• Experience with cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Proactive, detail-oriented with good client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and accounting records for a varied portfolio of clients
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate records
• Reconcile bank, supplier, and control accounts
• Match PO to invoices and process payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Maintain cloud-based accounting systems
• Support month-end and year-end processes
• Monitor online bank feeds and data integration
• Interact with clients to resolve queries
• Collaborate with internal teams for timely delivery
• Assist clients in adopting digital accounting processes

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Communication

Time management

Independence

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing accountancy and business advisory group, supporting a broad range of clients with their day-to-day finance operations. The role offers exposure to modern cloud accounting systems, direct client interaction and genuine opportunities for professional development.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and expanding Top 40 accountancy and business advisory group with offices across the UK and Ireland. Following a period of significant growth, the firm continues to invest heavily in technology, people and client services, providing employees with access to a broad network of specialists and a diverse client base.

The business supports owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger organisations across a wide range of industries, delivering accounting, tax and advisory services. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious bookkeeping professional seeking long‑term career development within a progressive and growing practice.

Description

• Manage bookkeeping and accounting records for a varied portfolio of clients
• Process financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts and control accounts
• Match purchase orders to invoices and process payments
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Maintain and manage cloud-based accounting systems
• Support month‑end and year‑end processes
• Monitor online bank feeds and financial data integration
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve accounting and bookkeeping queries
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate client delivery
• Support clients in adopting efficient digital accounting processes

Profile

• Minimum of 2 years' bookkeeping experience gained within practice or industry
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping principles and VAT
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and similar platforms
• Experience with digital bookkeeping tools and automation software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Experience with Dext or similar software would be advantageous

Job Offer

• Salary: £28,000 - £33,000
• Flexible working arrangements
• Full-time permanent position
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Private wellbeing and mental health support programmes
• Health assessments and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to tailored learning and development programmes
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Opportunity to develop expertise in cloud accounting and digital finance solutions
• Clear career development opportunities within a growing Top 40 accountancy and advisory group