Bookkeeper

Oasis Business Personnel Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Varied client portfolio

Client-facing role

Friendly team environment

Career growth opportunities

Training opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Oasis Business Personnel Ltd in Northampton is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their team. You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, maintain up-to-date records, and process invoices and bank transactions, while preparing VAT returns and handling VAT/balance sheet reconciliations.

The role focuses on building lasting client relationships, providing practical day-to-day support, and assisting with Making Tax Digital requirements.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience within accountancy practice desirable.
• Proficient in Xero.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Understanding of Making Tax Digital advantageous.
• Strong client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records.
• Process purchase, sales invoices and bank transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Complete bank, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain client records using Xero.
• Act as day-to-day contact for clients.
• Build strong client relationships via phone, email, Teams and in person.
• Assist clients with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a high-quality client experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Client relationship skills

Time/workload management

Proactive supporting clients

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper – Permanent – based in Northampton, NN2

Job Purpose:

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Northampton, providing accountancy, audit, tax, bookkeeping and advisory services to owner-managed businesses and SMEs across Northamptonshire and the surrounding region.

Due to continued growth within the bookkeeping portfolio and increasing demand for services, particularly as Making Tax Digital requirements continue to expand, the firm is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper.

This client-facing role would suit someone who enjoys building strong relationships with business owners and becoming a trusted day-to-day contact. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered, offering flexibility for those balancing their career alongside family or other commitments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client bookkeeping records.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Complete bank, VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain client records using Xero.
• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Build strong client relationships through telephone, email, Teams and face-to-face communication.
• Support clients with bookkeeping queries and provide practical day-to-day guidance.
• Assist clients with Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Work closely with colleagues across the firm to deliver a high-quality client experience.

Person Specification:

• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to manage their own workload and meet deadlines.
• A strong communicator who enjoys building long-term client relationships.
• Positive, reliable and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Proactive and confident providing practical support to clients.

Experience:

• Bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice is desirable.
• Highly proficient in Xero.
• Proven experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping processes and reconciliations.
• Experience dealing directly with clients and building lasting professional relationships.
• Good understanding of Making Tax Digital requirements would be advantageous.

Hours of Work:

• Monday – Friday (37.5 hours)

Work Location:

• The role is primarily office-based, working from the firm's Northampton office.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and working pattern.
• Flexible approach to working arrangements where appropriate.
• Varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors.
• Client-facing role with excellent relationship-building opportunities.
• Friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing independent accountancy firm.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee benefits in line with company policy

Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.