Experienced Bookkeeper - Hybrid Role with Growth

Heelan Associates Ltd; Waterlooville; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site parking

Company pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

Heelan Associates Ltd is a family-led accountancy practice that values personal relationships and trusted advisory services. This role offers an Experienced Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accurate, high-quality work while collaborating across the practice.

You will reconcile ledgers, prepare VAT/CIS returns, post journals, and maintain electronic records. The firm supports hybrid working, ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience essential.
• Experience using cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext).
• Sound understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Independent and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Use accounting technology to manage data entry.
• Accurately reconcile ledgers (bank, credit card, cash).
• Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on time.
• Prepare and submit CIS returns on time.
• Post journals (PAYE, VAT, pensions).
• Maintain electronic records and filing systems.
• Investigate and resolve bookkeeping queries.
• Follow internal procedures and record work clearly.
• Provide excellent client care over phone and in person.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Cloud accounting

Double-entry bookkeeping

Organisational skills

Communication

Independence

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks Online

Dext

Job description

Heelan Associates Ltd is a family-led accountancy practice that values personal relationships and trusted advisory services. This role offers an Experienced Bookkeeper to manage a portfolio of clients, delivering accurate, high-quality work while collaborating across the practice.

You will reconcile ledgers, prepare VAT/CIS returns, post journals, and maintain electronic records. The firm supports hybrid working, ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits.