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Bookkeeper

Howett Thorpe

Farnham

Hybrid

GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a top UK firm for an experienced Bookkeeper! This role offers the chance to manage your own portfolio of clients while enjoying flexible working hours and a hybrid work model. You will be responsible for essential bookkeeping tasks, including reconciliations, VAT returns, and client training, all while interacting directly with clients. If you are AAT qualified with experience in Xero and a passion for client service, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and rewarded, and enjoy a competitive salary along with generous leave benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Hybrid working
23 days annual leave
Additional holiday purchase
Access to corporate reward scheme

Qualifications

  • AAT qualified with 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in Public Practice.
  • Extensive experience with Xero and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients.
  • Prepare and file VAT returns, and conduct month-end reviews.

Skills

Bookkeeping
Client Communication
Reconciliation
VAT Returns
Xero
CCH

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Xero
CCH

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast growing, Top 50 UK firm as an experienced Bookkeeper. This role comes with a lot of responsibility as you will take control of a portfolio of clients. Working hours can be flexible to suit you and hybrid working is available. Whilst this is a full-time role, part time hours may be available for the right candidate.

Bookkeeper – Benefits
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Hybrid working is available
  • 23 days annual leave with an additional day gained after each year of service
  • The ability to purchase additional holiday days
  • Access to the corporate reward scheme
Bookkeeper – About The Role

You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients. Duties will include:

  • Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of your clients
  • Reconciliations of control accounts and month end reviews
  • Preparing and filing VAT returns
  • Communicating directly with HMRC
  • Providing training to clients on various packages and bookkeeping skills as required
The successful Bookkeeper will have/be:
  • AAT qualified with a minimum of 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably within a Public Practice
  • Extensive experience with Xero (Xero certification preferable)
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • This is a client facing role so you must have the ability to confidently interact with clients
  • Experience with CCH is preferable
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