Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice

EW Recruitment Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EW Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established accountancy practice in Aylesbury. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring records are accurate and compliant.

This role offers opportunities to develop within a professional environment, handling VAT returns, payroll where needed, and month-end processes while leveraging strong Excel skills and accounting software experience.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or working towards AAT qualification.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across sectors.
• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Record bank transactions and complete reconciliations.
• Process payments and receipts.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare VAT returns and support VAT queries.
• Process payroll where required.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Credit control and monitor outstanding payments.
• Produce management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Collaborate with accountants and the practice team.
• Ensure bookkeeping is completed accurately within deadlines.
• Use accounting software to maintain client records.

Skills

AAT qualification

Client liaison

Excel skills

Accounting software

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job title: Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice

Salary: up to £38000

Location: Aylesbury

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of a portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate, up to date and compliant with relevant requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeper who enjoys working with a variety of businesses and clients and is looking to develop their career within a professional accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Recording bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations
• Processing payments and receipts
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting clients with VAT-related queries
• Processing payroll where required
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding payments
• Producing management accounts and financial reports
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Working closely with accountants and other members of the practice team
• Ensuring bookkeeping is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Using accounting software to maintain client records and process transactions

Requirements

• AAT qualification or working towards an AAT qualification
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Good communication and client-facing skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software