Bookkeeper - practice

Reed; Langport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

22 days holidays + bank holidays

Cloud-based systems

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Bookkeeper in Langport, Somerset, to join a long-established practice renowned for supporting local businesses with accounting and advisory services.

The role focuses on maintaining client bookkeeping, VAT returns, and use of cloud platforms like Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. AAT or equivalent is advantageous but not essential, with a friendly team and opportunities for development in a structured firm.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with management accounts preparation.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries.
• Working with cloud accounting platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and provide support.
• Assisting the wider accounts team with year-end accounting requirements.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering excellent customer service.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Double-entry bookkeeping

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Location: Langport, Somerset, office based

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent (9am-5:30pm Mon-Thu and 9am-2pm Fri)

A long-established and highly respected accountancy practice based in South Somerset is currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join their small team. For over 100 years, the firm has been supporting local businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs with their accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, and business advisory needs. The practice prides itself on delivering a personal, proactive service and building long-term relationships with clients across a wide range of industries.

The successful candidate will join a friendly and experienced team of accountancy, tax, payroll, and client support professionals, working closely with colleagues to provide exceptional service to a loyal and growing client base.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building client relationships, working with cloud accounting software, and being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment. You'll become part of a close-knit team that genuinely values client relationships, collaboration, and professional development, whilst enjoying a varied role with responsibility and autonomy from day one

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with management accounts preparation.
• Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries.
• Working with cloud accounting platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
• Reviewing bookkeeping records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and provide support.
• Assisting the wider accounts team with year-end accounting requirements.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and delivering excellent customer service.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment.
• Good working knowledge of Xero, Sage and/or QuickBooks.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads effectively.
• AAT qualification or equivalent would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using cloud-based accounting software.

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established and respected local practice, part of a wider group
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Modern cloud-based systems and technology.
• 22 days holiday + bank hols
• Pension scheme.