Finance Bookkeeper

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bookkeeper to join a dynamic team in Swindon. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible working options and paid training. You will manage your own client portfolio and provide bookkeeping up to trial balance, while also assisting with VAT returns. The company values professional development, offering training in accounting software like Xero. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a successful accountancy environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions up to 5%

Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working options

Paid training and development

Social, wellbeing, and life events benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in bookkeeping and VAT returns, preferably in a practice environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping up to trial balance and manage your own client portfolio.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts for clients.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

Attention to Detail

Proficiency in Xero

Independent Work

Education

AAT Qualification

IAB Qualification

ICB Qualification

Tools

Xero

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Finance Bookkeeper - Full Time - Monday-Friday - Exeter Based - Competitive Salary - Excellent company benefits - Training provided

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a dynamic team? Do you enjoy making a difference in a successful accountancy environment?

We are seeking a full-time Bookkeeper (minimum 30 hours/week considered) to join an expanding Bookkeeping team. This role offers opportunities for development, with full training and support provided.

Responsibilities:

• Provide bookkeeping up to trial balance.
• Manage your own client portfolio.
• Prepare monthly or quarterly management accounts for some clients.
• Assist with VAT deadlines and CIS returns.
• Paid training and development.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible working options, including part-week home working.
• Employer pension contributions up to 5%.
• Minimum 22 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Social, wellbeing, and life events benefits.

Requirements:

• Recent experience in bookkeeping and VAT returns, preferably in a practice environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software, especially Xero; training available if needed.
• AAT, IAB, or ICB qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Motivated, quick learner with a proactive approach.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria of the role through past experience and during the interview process.