Bookkeeper

TC Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance after 5 yrs

Cycle to work scheme

Hybrid working after probation

Group life assurance 4 x salary

Social events

Employee benefits portal access

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Bonus

Regular training and development

Job summary

TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 UK accountancy firm, is hiring a Bookkeeper for the Portsmouth office. You will support a diverse portfolio of clients with tailored bookkeeping, build client relationships, and develop your technical skills within a friendly, professional team.

We value accuracy, independent work, and strong client service. The role offers hybrid working after probation, on-site parking, and a supportive environment with extensive development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong knowledge of Xero and exposure to QBO, Fathom, and Dext.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bank reconciliations using accounting software.
• Using automation software to accurately capture and post invoices.
• Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers on a regular basis.
• Keeping accounting software up to date with accurate financial records.
• Preparing and filing VAT returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Acting as a point of contact for bookkeeping queries.
• Communicating directly with HMRC when necessary, undertaking general administration tasks.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

AAT qualified

Xero

QBO exposure

Fathom

Dext

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

QBO

Fathom

Dext

Job description

Salary - Competitive, depending on experience

Hours - Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working after probationary period

Holiday - 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per each year of service (up to a maximum of 5 days)

About the Bookkeeper role

We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bookkeeper in our Portsmouth office for TC Bulley Davey Ltd.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality bookkeeping support tailored to their individual needs. You will build strong client relationships while developing your technical skills and expertise, playing a key role in supporting clients and contributing to the overall success of the team.

Key responsibilities of a Bookkeeper will include:

• Carrying out bank reconciliations using accounting software
• Using automation software to accurately capture and post invoices
• Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers on a regular basis
• Keeping accounting software up to date with accurate financial records
• Preparing and filing VAT returns for a portfolio of clients
• Acting as a point of contact for bookkeeping queries
• Communicating directly with HMRC when necessary, undertaking general administration tasks

About you

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Minimum of three years' bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice
• AAT qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong knowledge of Xero and exposure to QBO, Fathom, and Dext
• Able to work independently, liaise directly with clients, and collaborate effectively within a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines under pressure
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, alongside a passion for delivering excellent client service
• Enthusiastic about using software and technology to improve efficiency li>Presents themselves professionally in client interactions and demonstrates a positive, motivated, can-do attitude

Full benefits available for the Bookkeeper

• On site parking
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance after 5 years' service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Relaxed and friendly working environment
• Hybrid working between office and home after probationary period
• Group life assurance 4 x salary
• Social events
• Access to our employee benefits portal - GP and prescription services, cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Referral Bonus - we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
• Regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations

About us

TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace! We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim - to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing - we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.

We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.