Bookkeeper

Confidential; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Flexible hours

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Confidential, an independent accountancy practice in Northampton, is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper to join a friendly, low-pressure team. You can work full-time or three days a week part-time with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

You will manage a varied portfolio, handle VAT returns, ledger processing, and cloud-based accounting using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. AAT qualification or equivalent experience is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of SME clients
• .Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Maintaining accurate financial records and client accounts
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Liaising with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries
• Supporting year-end accounts preparation
• Processing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

Skills

Bookkeeping

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT returns

Attention to detail

Workload management

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Senior Bookkeeper

Location: Northampton
Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE
Working Pattern: Full-Time or Part-Time (3 Days per Week Available)
Flexible Hours Available

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role that offers genuine flexibility and work-life balance?

We are supporting a friendly and growing independent accountancy practice in Northampton that prides itself on creating a supportive, low-pressure working environment. Whether you're looking for a full-time position or a part-time role across three days per week, this opportunity can be tailored around you.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bookkeeping, likes working closely with a varied portfolio of clients, and wants the satisfaction of a job well done without the stress of taking work home. If you're looking for a position where you can come to work, make a real difference to clients, and leave work at the door at the end of the day, this could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of SME clients across various sectors
• Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions
• Bank reconciliations and cashbook management
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Maintaining accurate financial records and client accounts
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Liaising with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries
• Supporting year-end accounts preparation
• Processing journals, accruals and prepayments where required
• Using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage

About You

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice environment
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting systems
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing your own workload and client relationships
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience candidates welcome

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Full-time or part-time options available
• Flexible working hours to fit around your lifestyle
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Varied client portfolio
• Free parking
• Genuine work-life balance
• Stable role with long-term career security

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper seeking flexibility, autonomy and a welcoming practice environment where work-life balance is genuinely valued.