Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Butler Rose Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2 days from home

Supportive team environment

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Varied client portfolio exposure

Company pension

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd, an established accountancy practice, is looking for a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join its Hornchurch team on a hybrid basis. You will manage bookkeeping, prepare year-end accounts, VAT returns, and assist with payroll and tax work across varied client portfolios.

The role requires experience in UK practice, proficiency with IRIS/QuickBooks/Sage/FreeAgent, and a solid grasp of MTD. AAT-qualified or qualified by experience is preferred, with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Experience within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Minimum AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience gained within practice.
• Working knowledge of IRIS, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and payroll software.
• Good understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD).

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Process and review bookkeeping records and management accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support clients with cloud accounting software and Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain records, resolve queries and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax return preparation.
• Support payroll processing, including auto-enrolment and RTI submissions.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and maintaining accurate client records.
• Provide general accounting and reporting support to senior team members.
• Complete ad hoc accounting duties as required.

Skills

UK accountancy practice

AAT qualified

Bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

IRIS, QuickBooks, FreeAgent

Payroll software

MTD (Making Tax Digital)

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

IRIS

QuickBooks

Sage

FreeAgent

Job description

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant - Accountancy Practice
Hornchurch (Hybrid)
£25,000 - £35,000

An established and growing accounting firm is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and supportive team. You will work with a varied portfolio of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across a range of sectors.

Role Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Process and review bookkeeping records and management accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Support clients with cloud accounting software and Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Liaise directly with clients to obtain records, resolve queries and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax return preparation.
• Support payroll processing, including auto-enrolment and RTI submissions.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and maintaining accurate client records.
• Provide general accounting and reporting support to senior team members.
• Complete ad hoc accounting duties as required.

Personal Requirements

• Experience within a UK accountancy practice is essential.
• Minimum AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience gained within practice.
• Working knowledge of IRIS, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent and payroll software.
• Good understanding of Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident client facing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential; sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with 2 days working from home.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio.
• Company pension scheme.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.