Bookkeeper

Pertemps Bond; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a small, friendly accountancy practice in Bristol. This permanent, Monday to Friday role offers a varied workload and the chance to build strong relationships with clients.

You will handle day‑to‑day bookkeeping, maintain ledgers, complete bank reconciliations and VAT returns, and assist with year‑end work in a supportive, client‑facing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping in an accountancy practice.
• Good knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping processes.
• Comfortable using accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident liaising with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Process financial transactions and maintain records.
• Prepare information for year-end accounts.
• Liaise with clients regarding accounts and queries.
• Support wider practice with accounts administration.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Job description

Bookkeeper

Bristol - Permanent - Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm

We’re looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a small, friendly accountancy practice in Bristol.

This is a varied role working with a portfolio of clients, ideal for someone who already has bookkeeping experience and enjoys working in a smaller practice environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients
• Maintaining accurate purchase and sales ledgers
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accounting records
• Preparing information for year-end accounts
• Liaising directly with clients regarding their accounts and queries
• Supporting the wider practice with general accounts administration

What we’re looking for:

• Ideally, experience gained within an accountancy practice
• Good working knowledge of bookkeeping and VAT
• Comfortable using accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident dealing directly with clients
• Organised, reliable and able to manage your own workload

The details

• Bristol with parking close by
• 8.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
• Permanent
• Salary is £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on experience.)

A great opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a smaller Bristol accountancy practice where you can enjoy a varied workload and build strong relationships with your clients.