Bookkeeper

Nxtgen Recruitment; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN is partnering with a trusted client to appoint an experienced Bookkeeper in a brand-new role that offers genuine scope to influence how the bookkeeping service evolves.

You will work with a diverse client base, visiting sites as needed and building long-term relationships while managing bookkeeping across multiple sectors. The role blends office and on-site work as the firm grows and careers in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, ideally in an accountancy practice or client-facing environment.
• Able to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication to build trusted client relationships.
• Proactive mindset with focus on delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients across sectors.
• Build strong, long-term relationships and be the trusted contact for clients.
• Visit clients on site when required to provide hands-on bookkeeping support.
• Complete bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support month-end processes and management information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the firm’s bookkeeping offering.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Client relationships

Independent work

Proactive mindset

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can do more than just process the numbers?

Do you enjoy building long term client relationships, taking ownership of your work and becoming a trusted adviser to businesses?

NXTGEN is delighted to be working exclusively with one of our longest standing and most trusted clients as they look to appoint an experienced Bookkeeper into a brand new role that offers genuine scope to make your mark.

This is far more than a traditional bookkeeping position. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and develop the firm's bookkeeping service as it continues to grow, giving you real influence over how the function evolves. As the client portfolio expands, so too will the opportunity for you to develop your own role, making this an exciting position for someone who wants to be part of a firms long term journey.

Working with a broad range of ambitious and successful businesses, you'll become a trusted extension of your clients' teams, helping them gain a better understanding of their finances while building strong, lasting relationships. You'll enjoy plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work both from the office and on site with clients, giving you exposure to different businesses and industries.

Joining a collaborative and highly experienced leadership team, you'll be given the autonomy to manage your own portfolio while being supported to continue developing your skills and career. The firm has built an outstanding reputation, not only for the quality of service it delivers, but also for creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work and build long term careers.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the bookkeeping requirements for a varied portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors.
• Building strong, long term relationships and becoming a trusted point of contact for your clients.
• Visiting clients on site where required, providing hands on bookkeeping support and continuity.
• Completing bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Supporting clients with month end processes and management information.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, introduce efficiencies and add value.
• Playing an active role in the continued growth and development of the firm's bookkeeping offering.

About You

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or another client facing environment.
• Comfortable managing your own workload and working independently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• A proactive mindset with a genuine passion for delivering an outstanding client experience.
• Experience using cloud based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage would be advantageous.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, work closely with a fantastic client base and become part of a growing firm that invests heavily in its people, this could be the perfect next step. You'll be joining a business with an exceptional culture, excellent staff retention and genuine opportunities to develop your career as the firm continues its exciting growth journey