Bookkeeper/Accountant

Libra Recruitment Group B.V.; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Libra Recruitment Group B.V. in the UK seeks a Bookkeeper/Accountant to join their expanding practice in King’s Lynn. The role covers year-end accounts, management accounts, VAT/MTD compliance, and cloud accounting with QuickBooks and Xero. You will advise clients and support diverse businesses across Norfolk.

Office-based, Monday to Friday, full-time. The successful candidate will have hands-on practice experience, be tech-savvy, meticulous, and eager to progress in a professional firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice is essential.
• Proficiency with cloud accounting platforms is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Driven to learn and progress within a professional firm.

Responsibilities

• Produce year-end accounts for various entity types.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts.
• Prepare and file VAT returns with MTD compliance.
• Utilise cloud platforms (QBO and Xero) for client work; training provided.
• Act as a client contact, delivering proactive bookkeeping support.

Skills

Practice experience

Tech-savvy

Attention to detail

Ambition & drive

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Job description

Our client based in Kings Lynn is looking for a Bookkeeper/Accountant to join their growing team. The company is an expanding accountancy firm based in King’s Lynn. They partner with business owners and private clients across Norfolk, delivering top-tier services in accountancy, audit, payroll, business development, and tax compliance.

Are you an enthusiastic, ambitious, and confident professional eager to work with a diverse portfolio of businesses? We have a fantastic opportunity for an accountant to join a growing Audit & Accounts team.

In this role, you will play an integral part in supporting clients' financial health while gaining broad exposure across multiple industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper/Accountant role:

• Accounts Preparation: Produce year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and Limited companies across diverse industries.
• Management Accounts: Prepare accurate monthly or quarterly management accounts to help clients make informed business decisions.
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and submit accurate VAT returns in line with current regulations, ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Cloud Accounting: Utilize modern cloud platforms including QuickBooks and Xero. (Full training will be provided to help you become a certified advisor in both platforms).
• Client Advisory: Act as a reliable point of contact, addressing client queries and delivering exceptional software and bookkeeping support.

To be considered for the Bookkeeper/Accountant role you must have the following:

• Practice Experience: You must have practical, hands‑on experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Tech‑Savvy: Familiarity with cloud software is an advantage, alongside a keenness to master new platforms.
• Attention to Detail: You possess an exceptional eye for accuracy and a true passion for excellence in your work.
• Ambition & Drive: You are eager to learn, improve, and advance your career within a professional environment.

The Bookkeeper/Accountant role is a full time, office based position. Working days are Monday to Friday.