Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

BC Financial Search Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £32,000-£40,000

Study support available

Office-based role in Leeds

Job summary

BC Financial Search Ltd leads an established Leeds accountancy practice seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join on a full-time basis. The role is office-based in Leeds with occasional travel to client premises.

You can be studying towards AAT, already AAT qualified, or qualified by experience, with study support available. The salary is expected to be in the region of £32,000-£40,000, depending on experience, offering broad bookkeeping duties and strong client contact.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping for a range of businesses and sole traders.
• Ability to prepare and submit VAT returns and familiarity with Making Tax Digital.
• Experience supporting clients with accounting needs and producing management information.

Responsibilities

• Complete bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist clients with Making Tax Digital requirements and submissions.
• Prepare management accounts for clients.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and reconciliations.
• Work with Xero and QuickBooks to manage client books.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding their bookkeeping needs.
• Occasional travel to client premises when required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Making Tax Digital

Management accounts

Client communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification (study towards or qualified)

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

BC Financial Search is working with an established accountancy practice in Leeds to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is a broad, hands-on position suited to somebody with good experience working within an accountancy practice or bookkeeping environment who enjoys managing their own workload and having regular contact with clients.

The role will be predominantly office-based in Leeds, with occasional travel to client premises where required.

The firm is open-minded on qualification level. You could be studying towards AAT, already AAT qualified, or simply have strong practical experience and be qualified by experience. Study support can also be provided for somebody who would like to continue their professional development.

Salary is expected to be in the region of £32,000-£40,000, depending on experience.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of clients, with responsibilities including:

• Completing bookkeeping for a range of businesses and sole traders
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements and submissions
• Preparing management accounts
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and reconciliations
• Working extensively with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks
• Liaising directly with clients regarding their bookkeeping and accounting requirements
• Visiting client premises when required
• Supporting the wider accounts team with additional accounting work where appropriate

The position offers plenty of variety and would suit somebody who enjoys working directly with clients rather than performing a purely transactional bookkeeping role.

Experience and qualifications

The firm is flexible regarding formal qualifications and is particularly interested in candidates with strong practical bookkeeping experience.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice or similar environment
• Good working knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Knowledge of Making Tax Digital requirements
• Some exposure to management accounts
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• The ability to manage your own workload and deadlines

Candidates may be:

• Studying towards an AAT qualification
• Already AAT qualified
• Qualified by experience with a strong bookkeeping background

Benefits

The role offers:

• Salary of £32,000-£40,000, depending on experience
• Full-time permanent position
• Study support available for candidates looking to continue their qualifications
• Broad bookkeeping and accounting responsibilities
• Regular client contact
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of businesses
• Opportunity to develop beyond traditional bookkeeping into areas such as management accounts

Company culture

The firm is a well-established Leeds accountancy practice providing a broad range of accounting, tax and advisory services to its clients.

This role would suit somebody who values being part of an office-based team and enjoys building strong relationships with both colleagues and clients.

The position provides a good balance between day-to-day bookkeeping responsibilities and broader accounting work, with the opportunity to continue developing technically and professionally.