Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant | Practice

Butler Rose Ltd; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Free parking

Friendly working environment

Cloud-based accounting technology

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Spalding is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join its friendly, professional team.

You will manage bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, use Xero, prepare VAT returns and assist with accounts preparation, bank reconciliations and client queries with high accuracy.

The role offers 25 days’ annual leave, free parking next to the office and the opportunity to work with modern cloud-based accounting technology in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping or accounts role, ideally in practice.
• Strong Xero experience and VAT returns knowledge.
• Accurate, autonomous and detail‑oriented with good organisation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Using Xero to complete bookkeeping and maintain client accounts.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and other entries.
• Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining records.
• Assisting with accounts preparation and financial information.
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries.
• Ensuring client records are complete and up to date.
• Identifying discrepancies and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with general duties.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Client communication

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant | Practice
Spalding
£25,000 - £30,000

A well-established and growing accountancy practice in Spalding is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join its friendly and professional team. This is an important role within the team, taking responsibility for a varied bookkeeping workload and supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Using Xero to complete bookkeeping and maintain client accounts.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Processing purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and other day-to-day accounting entries.
• Reconciling bank accounts and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with the preparation of accounts and other financial information as required.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.
• Ensuring client records are kept accurate, complete and up to date.
• Identifying discrepancies or issues within client accounts and taking appropriate action.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with general accounting and administrative duties where required.

Personal Requirements

• Previous experience working in a bookkeeping or accounts-focused role, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Strong practical experience with Xero.
• Proven experience preparing and filing VAT returns.
• Confident and capable of managing bookkeeping tasks with a high degree of accuracy and autonomy.
• Good understanding of day-to-day accounting processes and financial records.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and building positive working relationships.
• Able to manage workload effectively, prioritise deadlines and work independently.
• A proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach.
• Ideally available to start as soon as possible.

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free parking directly next to the office.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud-based accounting technology.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant with strong Xero and VAT experience and are looking for an opportunity to join an established accountancy practice,

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