Client Bookkeeper

Sharp Consultancy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice in Sheffield is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to manage daily bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients. This role offers flexible working, with the option to work from home 2.5 days per week, alongside 25 + 8 days of annual leave and private healthcare. The ideal candidate will have relevant bookkeeping experience and proficiency with accounting software such as Xero.

Benefits

Flexible working (2.5 days home working)

25 + 8 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience, preferably in an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency with Xero is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and reconcile accounts.
• Process VAT returns and ensure tax compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

AAT qualification or Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Sharp Consultancy are delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice, looking to recruit a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeping professional who enjoys working across a variety of clients and delivering accurate, reliable financial support to join a really impressive firm offering fully flexible working (home working 2.5 days per week), excellent benefits and a friendly office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks for multiple clients, primarily from the office with occasional on-site visits.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing trusted financial advice.
• Implement and manage accounting systems such as Xero.
• Prepare accurate financial statements, including income and expenditure reports.
• Reconcile balance sheets and profit & loss accounts.
• Process payments, invoices, income, and receipts accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Process VAT returns and ensure tax compliance.

What’s on offer?

• Work from home 2.5 days per week
• 25 + 8 days annual leave
• Early finish on Fridays!
• Private healthcare and pension
• Onsite parking

Key Requirements

• AAT qualification or Qualified by Experience.
• 2–3 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
• Proficiency with Xero is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client accounts effectively.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.