Bookkeeper / Semi Senior Accountant

Michael Page; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Professional study support

Hybrid working opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Accountant/Bookkeeper for its Nottingham office. The role covers bookkeeping, management and statutory accounts, VAT processing, and year-end support across a diverse client base. You will reconcile ledgers, liaise with clients, and ensure HMRC compliance.

The position offers hybrid working where applicable, with a competitive salary, a pension scheme, and professional study support if required. Experience in practice and cloud-based accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience.
• Knowledge of VAT, reconciliations and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software.
• AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client portfolio.
• Preparing management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Processing VAT returns and ensuring HMRC compliance.
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation.
• Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and ledgers.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts prep

VAT knowledge

Cloud accounting

Client liaison

Education

AAT qualified

ACCA/ACA in progress

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

An established and growing accountancy practice is seeking an Accountant / Bookkeeper to join its Nottingham office

Client Details

Our client is a well-established professional services firm providing accountancy, tax and business advisory services to a broad range of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and individuals.

Description

Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client portfolio

Preparing management accounts and statutory accounts

Processing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements

Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts

Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and ledgers

Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide support

Profile

Previous experience in an accountancy practice environment

Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience

Knowledge of VAT, reconciliations and financial reporting requirements

Experience using cloud-based accounting software

AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA/ACA, or qualified by experience

Job Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)

Pension scheme

Professional study support (if required)

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries