Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive Accountancy Practice in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Bookkeeper Accountant. The role requires managing client accounts and preparing financial documents while offering flexibility in hours. Candidates should possess expertise in various bookkeeping software and enjoy a client-facing role. This position offers a competitive salary of £28-32k and benefits including pension, study support, and holidays.

Benefits

Pension

24.5+ Bank Holidays

AAT Study Support

Death in Service & Cash Plan after 1 year

Qualifications

• Experience managing a small portfolio of clients for bookkeeping.
• Ability to prepare accounts to trial balance.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of clients for bookkeeping services.
• Prepare accounts to trial balance.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and submissions.
• Perform bank reconciliations, Purchase and Sales Ledger.

Skills

Experience in a similar Bookkeeping / Accounts role

Qualified by experience or AAT Part Qual /Qualified

Ability to work solely with minimum supervision

A personable, customer driven, people person

Can-do attitude

Passion to support client queries

Tools

XERO

Free agent

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper Accountant

We are working with a forward thinking and continually growing Accountancy Practice, looking for a Bookkeeper Accountant to process client accounts in the Preston and surrounding area.

Hours:

37 hrs a week - 8.30am - 4.30pm (Fri finish at 4pm) - 37hrs (Flex to suit / Part time available)

Location:

Office-based role, with client-site options for experienced candidates

Salary:

£28-32k negotiable

Benefits:

Pension, Holidays 24.5+ Bank Holidays

Study:

AAT Study Support

After 1 yr Death in Service & Cash Plan

Opportunity of Bookkeeper

This is a role for someone who simply loves Bookkeeping, someone who knows the challenge of deadlines, can update clients' records with confidence and can hit the ground running with some initial training and guidance.

Do you have good overall digital skills and have worked with XERO, Free agent or Sage?

As a Bookkeeper, you'll be experienced, personable, customer driven and a people person who enjoys the responsibility of managing clients' accounts and portfolio for accounts processing services.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Bookkeeper:

• Responsibility of managing a small portfolio of clients for all bookkeeping, and accounts processing services.
• Preparation of accounts to trial balance
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and submissions
• Bank reconciliations, Purchase ledger and Sales Ledger

Experience required of a Bookkeeper:

• Experience in a similar Bookkeeping / Accounts role
• Qualified by experience or AAT Part Qual /Qualified
• Ability to work solely with minimum supervision
• A personable, customer driven, people person
• Have a positive can‑do attitude
• Have a passion to go the extra mile to support client queries

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage their own clients and work.

Please apply online today for immediate consideration.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.