Bookkeeper – 5396

Clear IT Recruitment Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper to join their Bury St Edmunds office. This role is perfect for someone with a strong bookkeeping background, ideally within an accountancy practice. You will support client managers, manage a growing portfolio, and ensure high standards in monthly and quarterly bookkeeping tasks. Strong communication skills are essential for advising clients on improvements and building lasting relationships. If you're enthusiastic, self-motivated, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, this opportunity could be your next career step in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in bookkeeping, ideally within practice.
• Comfortable with all bookkeeping software.

Responsibilities

• Support client managers with bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare VAT returns for review and train junior staff.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication Skills

Client Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Self-Motivation

Education

Experience in Bookkeeping

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

DEXT

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity within an Accountancy practice for a Bookkeeper, to be based in their Bury St Edmunds office.

The Role:

1. Supporting Bury Office client managers with bookkeeping tasks.
2. Managing a small, growing portfolio based on knowledge and experience.
3. Ensuring all monthly and quarterly bookkeeping work is maintained to a high standard.
4. Communicating with clients weaknesses in their books and suggesting improvements.
5. Supporting and Training junior staff.
6. Preparing VAT returns for client manager review.

The Applicant:

1. Experienced in bookkeeping, ideally within practice.
2. Comfortable with all bookkeeping software including but not exclusively – QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, DEXT.
3. Organised and methodical.
4. Professional and strong communication skills.
5. Able to build and maintain excellent client relationships.
6. Must be highly enthusiastic and self-motivated, can work as part of a team or independently.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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Job Title: Bookkeeper - 5396
Job Reference: 5396

Contact

Start Rite Business Centre
Broadland Business Park
Peachman Way, Norwich.
NR7 0WF

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