Bookkeeper

Fletcher George Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Study support for ACA/ACCA

Ongoing CPD & professional development

Private health insurance

On-site parking

Friendly culture with high autonomy

Job summary

Fletcher George Financial Recruitment in Leatherhead is seeking a Bookkeeper to play a pivotal role in preparing management accounts and supporting clients across diverse industries. You will work in a dynamic firm that promotes hybrid and flexible working, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a UK-based accountancy practice, a proactive client-focused mindset, and the ability to help clients transition to cloud-based technology. The role entails collaborating with audit and outsourcing teams while preparing management accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK-based accountancy practice is essential.
• Comfortable reviewing bookkeeping and helping clients adopt cloud-based technology.
• Proactive, client-focused mindset with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts for SMEs across various industries.
• Onboard new clients to cloud-based systems.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns, providing quality support to clients.
• Collaborate with audit and outsourcing teams.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Client focus

Cloud-based technology

Tools

Xero

Dext

Job description

Bookkeeper | Leatherhead | £40,000 – £42,000
Hybrid & Flexible Working

Join a dynamic, forward‑thinking accountancy firm in this Bookkeeper role. You’ll play a key role in preparing management accounts, reviewing bookkeeping, and supporting clients across a range of industries.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid & flexible working – work in a way that suits you.
• Study support to complete ACA/ACCA if required.
• Ongoing CPD & professional development.
• Private health insurance.
• On‑site parking.
• A friendly, supportive firm with a great culture and high autonomy.

The Role

• Prepare management accounts for a diverse portfolio of SMEs across various industries.
• Onboard new clients, guiding them through a seamless transition to cloud‑based systems (for example Xero, Dext etc).
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns, providing high‑quality support to clients.
• Collaborate closely with both the audit and outsourcing teams, ensuring a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
• Get involved in ad‑hoc projects in a fast‑evolving environment as new clients join.

About You

• Experience in a UK‑based accountancy practice is essential.
• Comfortable reviewing bookkeeping and helping clients adopt cloud‑based technology.
• A proactive, client‑focused mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Living close to Leatherhead to be office based approximately 3 days a week.

Location

Based in Leatherhead, commutable from Epsom, Kingston, Esher, Weybridge and surrounding areas.