Bookkeeper

Libra Recruitment Group B.V.; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Libra Recruitment Group B.V. in King’s Lynn area is seeking a proactive Bookkeeper/Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice delivering services across Norfolk, including bookkeeping, accounts prep, VAT, and tax compliance.

You will work on year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and companies, prepare monthly management accounts, and use QuickBooks and Xero with full training to become a certified advisor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in an accountancy practice.
• Comfortable with cloud accounting platforms (QuickBooks and Xero).
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Preparation: Produce year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and Limited companies.
• Management Accounts: Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare VAT returns with MTD compliance.
• Cloud Accounting: Use QuickBooks and Xero; training provided to become certified.
• Client Advisory: Act as main contact for bookkeeping support and queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ambition & drive

Tech-savvy

Practice experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Our client based in Kings Lynn is looking for a Bookkeeper/Accountant to join their growing team. The company is an expanding accountancy firm based in King s Lynn. They partner with business owners and private clients across Norfolk, delivering top-tier services in accountancy, audit, payroll, business development, and tax compliance.

Are you an enthusiastic, ambitious, and confident professional eager to work with a diverse portfolio of businesses? We have a fantastic opportunity for an accountant to join a growing Audit & Accounts team.

In this role, you will play an integral part in supporting clients' financial health while gaining broad exposure across multiple industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper/Accountant role:

• Accounts Preparation: Produce year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and Limited companies across diverse industries.
• Management Accounts: Prepare accurate monthly or quarterly management accounts to help clients make informed business decisions.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns in line with current regulations, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Cloud Accounting: Utilize modern cloud platforms including QuickBooks and Xero. (Full training will be provided to help you become a certified advisor in both platforms).
• Client Advisory: Act as a reliable point of contact, addressing client queries and delivering exceptional software and bookkeeping support.

To be considered for the Bookkeeper/Accountant role you must have the following:

• Practice Experience: You must have practical, hands‑on experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Tech‑Savvy: Familiarity with cloud software is an advantage, alongside a keenness to master new platforms.
• Attention to Detail: You possess an exceptional eye for accuracy and a true passion for excellence in your work.
• Ambition & Drive: You are eager to learn, improve, and advance your career within a professional environment.

The Bookkeeper/Accountant role is a full time, office based position. Working days are Monday to Friday.

We receive a high volume of applications and are not able to respond to every application we receive. If you haven t heard from us within 7 days, please note your application hasn t been successful on this occasion.