Bookkeeper

Pertemps Network Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Network Group is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Bristol to join a friendly professional services team. You will manage your own workload across a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate and deadlines are met.

The role covers purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, VAT returns and CIS administration, with a salary up to £34,000 DOE. This is a permanent, full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Experience within a professional practice environment would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT.
• Confident using accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Able to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively.
• CIS experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accounting records
• Preparing information for year-end accounts
• Liaising with clients regarding financial queries
• Providing general administrative support related to accounts functions
• Assisting with CIS administration where required

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Workload management

CIS experience

Job description

Bristol | Up to £34,000 DOE | Permanent | Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

An established and friendly professional services business is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a variety of clients, managing their own workload, and building strong professional relationships.

You will be responsible for providing bookkeeping support across a portfolio of clients, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accounting records
• Preparing information for year-end accounts
• Liaising with clients regarding financial queries
• Providing general administrative support related to accounts functions
• Assisting with CIS administration where required

To be successful:

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
• Experience within a professional practice environment would be advantageous
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT
• Confident using accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Professional and confident communicator
• Able to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively
• CIS experience would be an advantage
• Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Varied workload across a broad client base
• Opportunity to join a stable and well-established organisation

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can build long-term client relationships and be part of a professional, supportive team, we'd like to hear from you.