Bookkeeper

Interaction Recruitment Group; St. Ives; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in St Ives is searching for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to manage a portfolio of clients. The role involves bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, and VAT returns. Ideal candidates will have prior accounting experience and familiarity with Sage or Xero. The position offers ongoing training and hybrid working options after the initial office-based phase.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Study support after probation

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accounting role is essential.
• IT Literate with experience of Sage and Xero preferred.
• Ideally have experience within a practice environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Process and post sales and purchase invoices.
• Reconcile bank statements and handle VAT returns.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Relevant qualification such as AAT

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

We are actively representing a well established Accountancy Practice in their search for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Reference: 0000002254

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000/annum + 26 Days A/L, Training

Job Location: United Kingdom — England — East of England — Cambridgeshire — St Ives

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 22 September 2025

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients
• Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliation
• VAT Returns
• Resolving queries from clients
• Adhoc duties to support the team

Qualifications

• Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential)
• Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day to day transactional accounting (essential)
• Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT
• IT Literate - experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills are essential

Additional information

The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances, but they also offer ongoing training and development for the right person, along with study support once probationary period is completed.

This role will initially be office based during the training period; however hybrid working will be available. Applicants must live within a commutable distance from St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

For further information, please contact Kul Mahal at [e-mail] or call 07885 688293.