Cloud Bookkeeper

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension

Career progression

Office-based role

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a growing accountancy practice near Keighley to recruit an experienced Cloud Bookkeeper. You will manage client portfolios, maintain cloud-based records, and assist with VAT and accounts prep in a supportive environment.

Salary £28,000-£32,000, fully office-based, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, 23 days leave, pension, and progression opportunities for senior candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, ideally gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software, particularly Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Ability to prepare accounts accurately and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of small business clients, handling inflow and processing of financial information via cloud accounting software.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for sole traders, OMBs, and partnerships.
• Liaise with clients by telephone and email regarding accounting information and queries.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and within deadlines.
• Assist senior accountants with processing entries through to trial balance.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and other accounting matters as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Client liaison

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Job Profile for Cloud Bookkeeper GP47744

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is delighted to be partnering with a growing accountancy practice near Keighley as they recruit for an experienced Cloud Bookkeeper to join their expanding bookkeeping department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and experienced bookkeeper to manage a varied portfolio of small business clients within a supportive and growing practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate client records using cloud accounting software, preparing VAT returns and assisting the senior team with accounts preparation.

The practice is also open to considering candidates with a slightly more senior background, such as a Bookkeeper / Client Manager, with the potential for a higher salary package depending on experience.

Role Overview - Cloud Bookkeeper

• Manage a varied portfolio of small business clients, taking responsibility for the inflow and processing of financial information through cloud accounting software.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.
• Liaise directly with clients by telephone and email regarding accounting information and queries.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist senior accountants with processing accounting entries through to trial balance.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and other accounting matters as required.
• Ensure client accounts are prepared accurately and to a consistently high standard.
• Manage workload effectively, prioritising tasks and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Work collaboratively with the wider bookkeeping and accounts team, providing support where required.

Role Requirements - Cloud Bookkeeper

• Previous experience in bookkeeping, ideally gained within a UK accountancy practice.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of accounting software, particularly Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Ability to prepare accounts accurately and to a high standard.

Salary & Benefits - Cloud Bookkeeper

• Salary: £28,000-£32,000, depending on experience
• Working hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with a 1-hour lunch break
• Working model: Fully office based
• Holiday: 23 days annual leave
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Career progression: Opportunity to develop within a growing bookkeeping department
• Additional: Candidates with more senior Bookkeeper / Client Manager experience may be considered for an increased salary package

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.