Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk

Reed; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave and bank holidays

Christmas closure

Pension scheme

Company laptop provided

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Reed, a growing accountancy practice in the Sherborne/Shaftesbury area, is seeking a Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk to support a varied client portfolio.

The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office with flexible hours around core 10am–3pm), salary £30,000–£36,000 plus bonus, free car park, and full study support toward AAT/ACA/ACCA. You’ll join an established team and play a key part in delivering high-quality bookkeeping and accounts services.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accountancy practice with a varied client portfolio.
• Experience with accounts preparation and bookkeeping.
• Experience with tax returns, or willingness to develop in this area.
• AAT qualification or equivalent preferred or demonstrated by experience.
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (Xero).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Prepare personal and/or business tax returns.
• Process monthly bookkeeping for clients.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals (e.g. payroll, depreciation, accruals, prepayments).
• Produce VAT returns for review and submission.
• Liaise with clients to ensure information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Support client onboarding and service delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet team needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

VAT knowledge

Tax returns preparation

Xero

Communication skills

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk (Accountancy Practice) - Sherborne / Shaftesbury Area

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Hybrid Working - 3 days office based, Flexible hours (around core hours 10am - 3pm)

Free Car Park, Full Study Support towards further training (AAT / ACA / ACCA)

Join a growing and digitally focused accountancy practice supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Our client is a growing and ambitious accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality advice and support to businesses and individuals across the South of England. As part of a wider group of established practices, they offer the opportunities and resources of a larger organisation while maintaining the friendly, collaborative culture and personal approach of a local firm.

Due to continued growth and an increasing client workload, they are looking to appoint an Accounts and Bookkeeping Advisor for a newly acquired practice near the Sherborne / Shaftesbury area and joining an existing team of 14.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for review.
• Prepare personal and/or business tax returns for review, according to experience.
• Process monthly bookkeeping for clients across a range of industries.
• Sales and purchase invoice processing.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals (e.g. payroll, depreciation, accruals, prepayments).
• Produce VAT returns for review and submission.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Support client onboarding and contribute to excellent service delivery.

  Work collaboratively with colleagues across the practice, contributing flexibly to the wider needs of the team.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and the service provided to clients.

Required skills

We're looking for someone with experience in an accountancy practice who is comfortable working across a varied client portfolio. Ideally you would have;

• Experience of preparing accounts as well as undertaking bookkeeping and VAT work.
• Experience of preparing tax returns, or a willingness and ability to develop in this area.
• AAT qualification or a similar accounting qualification would be welcomed, but we are equally interested in candidates who are qualified by experience.
• Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
• An organised and systematic approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients.

Additionals

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas closure
• Workplace pension scheme
• Business laptop provided
• Friendly and supportive team environment