Hybrid Bookkeeper - Cloud VAT & Client Lead

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper in Herefordshire to manage accurate bookkeeping and VAT for a diverse client portfolio. The role offers hybrid work with up to 40% remote time and core hours from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with enhanced annual leave and a company pension.

You’ll work with Xero and QuickBooks, support year-end accounts, and have opportunities to expand into accounts preparation.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Confident to complete bookkeeping through to trial balance.
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QuickBooks.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals through to trial balance.
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns across a range of VAT schemes.
• Reconcile bank and control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records using cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks.
• Act as a first point of contact for bookkeeping and VAT-related client queries.
• Ensure client records are complete, accurate and ready for year-end accounts preparation.
• Help maintain and improve bookkeeping processes across the practice.
• Build strong relationships with clients while delivering a high standard of service.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Cloud accounting

Xero

QuickBooks

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions LTD is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper in Herefordshire to manage accurate bookkeeping and VAT for a diverse client portfolio. The role offers hybrid work with up to 40% remote time and core hours from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with enhanced annual leave and a company pension.

You’ll work with Xero and QuickBooks, support year-end accounts, and have opportunities to expand into accounts preparation.