Bookkeeper

The Niche Partnership; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Study support (AAT/ACCA)

Mental health support

Snacks provided

Job summary

The Niche Partnership in Waterlooville is seeking a Bookkeeper to join a collaborative team. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and study support for AAT or ACCA qualifications, with a focus on accurate monthly management accounts and thorough bookkeeping for a diverse client base.

You will gain exposure to VAT and CIS processes, support with client queries, and work under the supervision of the Client Manager to maintain high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Bookkeeper role.
• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Familiarity with VAT and CIS returns and deadlines.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts for a spread of SME clients.
• Oversee routine bookkeeping duties and respond to financial queries.
• Process payments, invoices, and income with accuracy.
• Handle VAT returns and CIS compliance.
• Ensure invoices are paid on time and bank balances are reconciled.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Stakeholder communication

Xero knowledge

Excel

Education

AAT qualification and/or ACCA studies supported

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An accountancy practice who have been established forover 20+ years are on the lookout for a Bookkeeper to join their collaborative team in Waterlooville.

As Bookkeeper, you will benefit from hybrid working, flexible working hours and the role would suit someone who enjoys going to work and having a busy day, and then leaving the job at the door to ensure a good work-life balance. Due to their size and flexibility, they are also considering applications from people who are keen to develop their accounting expertise, supporting with perks such as AAT / ACCA studies. Given year on year growth, they are considering both routes, for the right person.

Under the guidance of the Client Manager, you'lltake ownership of the production of monthly management accounts for a spread of customers, overseeing bookkeeping duties and dealing with financial queries for a diverse range of SME clients.

Reporting to the Client Manager, you will:

• Create monthly management accounts that drive key business decisions
• Provide exceptional bookkeeping for a wide portfolio ofSME clients
• Process payments, invoices, and income with precision
• Handle VAT returns
• Manage CIS returns efficiently
• Ensure invoices are paid on time and bank account balances are meticulously tracked

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar role, such as Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Client Bookkeeper, Practice Accounts Assistant, Practice Bookkeeper, Accounting Technician, or Assistant Accountant
• A confident communicator who can engage seamlessly with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience working within an accountancy practice
• Familiarity with Xero software is a plus, but not essential

What you will gain:

• Hybrid working (min. 2 days in the office) to suit your lifestyle.
• Flexible working hours (core hours arrangement) for a perfect work-life balance
• Comprehensive study support for AAT or similar qualifications should you so wish
• Free mental health support and counselling sessions to ensure your wellbeing
• Enjoy complimentary office snacks to keep you fuelledthroughout the day