Bookkeeper

Confidential; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Study support for AAT/ACCA

Mental health & wellbeing support

Office snacks & refreshments

Annual leave: 24 days + 8 bank-hols

Option to buy extra 5 days

Job summary

Confidential, a growing accountancy practice in Waterlooville, is hiring a Bookkeeper to join a friendly team. The role offers hybrid working, flexible hours and genuine work-life balance, with study support for AAT or ACCA.

The firm supports ongoing professional development and can tailor the role to the right candidate. You will work closely with the Client Manager, delivering bookkeeping and management accounting services to a varied SME portfolio and serving as a trusted day-to-day finance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position (Bookkeeper, Accounting Technician, Practice Bookkeeper, or Client Bookkeeper).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles and accounting practice exposure.

Responsibilities

• Create monthly management accounts for a range of SME clients.
• Manage bookkeeping activities across a varied client portfolio.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, payments and income transactions.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Complete CIS returns in line with reporting requirements.
• Monitor bank accounts, reconcile balances and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Communication skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Accountancy practice experience

Xero knowledge

Tools

Xero

Job description

An established and growing accountancy practice with a strong reputation across the local area is looking to appoint a Bookkeeper to join its friendly team based in Waterlooville.

Offering hybrid working, flexible hours and a supportive culture, this opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're an experienced Bookkeeper or looking to further develop your accounting knowledge, this business is happy to support ongoing professional development, including AAT or ACCA studies. Ongoing growth within the firm means there is flexibility to shape the role around the right individual.

Working closely with the Client Manager, you will be responsible for delivering bookkeeping and management accounting services to a broad portfolio of SME clients, becoming a trusted point of contact for their day-to-day finance needs.

Reporting to the Client Manager, you will:

• Create accurate monthly management accounts for a range of SME clients
• Manage bookkeeping activities across a varied client portfolio
• Process sales and purchase invoices, payments and income transactions
• Prepare and submit VAT returns
• Complete CIS returns in line with reporting requirements
• Monitor bank accounts, reconcile balances and help ensure payments are made on time

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a similar position such as Bookkeeper, Accounting Technician, Practice Bookkeeper or Client Bookkeeper
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience working within an accountancy practice environment
• Knowledge of Xero would be advantageous, although training can be provided

What you will gain:

• Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days per week in the office
• Flexible working - real flexi-hours!
• Study support towards AAT, ACCA (optional)
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support services
• Complimentary refreshments and snacks available in the office
• 24 days + 8 bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave

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