Bookkeeper – Agriculture Portfolio, Training & Growth

EQ; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a client portfolio, with a focus on agriculture. The role involves handling AP/AR, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and onboarding clients to bookkeeping software. Training clients on Xero and SAGE is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, excellent client communication, and enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive team within a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience handling bookkeeping services for a portfolio of clients.
• Willingness to learn with on-the-job training and familiarity with Xero or SAGE desirable.
• Strong numerical ability and excellent communication via phone, MS Teams or email.
• Team player who collaborates to meet tight deadlines and adapt to change.
• Agriculture sector experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable for a portfolio of clients.
• Complete bank reconciliations with accuracy.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Set up client software for clients wishing to undertake their own bookkeeping.
• Provide training to clients on using Xero and SAGE.

Skills

Bookkeeping portfolio management

Client communication

Team player

Adaptable to change

Agriculture sector experience (des)**

Tools

Xero

SAGE

Job description

EQ Accountants, part of the Sumer Group, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a client portfolio, with a focus on agriculture. The role involves handling AP/AR, bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and onboarding clients to bookkeeping software. Training clients on Xero and SAGE is required.

The ideal candidate will have strong numerical skills, excellent client communication, and enjoy working in a collaborative, supportive team within a dynamic firm.