Dynamic Bookkeeper & Accounts Assistant (Xero + QBO)

Confidential; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support available

Full-time permanent position

Regular client contact

Job summary

BC Financial Search is recruiting an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for a full-time, office-based role in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage a varied workload, handle VAT submissions, and support clients with MTD requirements while using Xero and QuickBooks.

Travel to client premises may be required and study support is available for ongoing professional development. The role emphasizes direct client engagement and potential progression beyond transactional bookkeeping into

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice or similar environment.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Knowledge of Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Some exposure to management accounts.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients.
• The ability to manage your own workload and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Completing bookkeeping for a range of businesses and sole traders
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting clients with Making Tax Digital requirements and submissions
• Preparing management accounts
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and reconciliations
• Working extensively with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks
• Liaising directly with clients regarding their bookkeeping and accounting requirements
• Visiting client premises when required
• Supporting the wider accounts team with additional accounting work where appropriate

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Workload management

Education

Studying towards AAT or AAT qualified or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

BC Financial Search is recruiting an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for a full-time, office-based role in Leeds. The successful candidate will manage a varied workload, handle VAT submissions, and support clients with MTD requirements while using Xero and QuickBooks.

Travel to client premises may be required and study support is available for ongoing professional development. The role emphasizes direct client engagement and potential progression beyond transactional bookkeeping into