In House Bookkeeper

PBT Accountancy; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their team. This role involves managing daily bookkeeping tasks for clients, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. You will be responsible for processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and preparing VAT returns, all while maintaining excellent communication with clients. The company offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for someone looking to grow in their accounting career. If you're detail-oriented and client-focused, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Support for professional development

Friendly team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Solid understanding of UK VAT rules and HMRC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping needs of clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain financial records.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

UK VAT rules knowledge

Accounting software proficiency

Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

Education

AAT level 3 or 4 qualified

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Job Title: In House Bookkeeper

Location: PBT Office, Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 20 hours per week) Permanent

Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm

Reporting to: Director

About Us

At PBT we bring together a combined 30 years of accounting experience, knowledge, skills and expertise to provide accountancy, bookkeeping & payroll services for all business structures.

Our aim is to deliver all the benefits of a full-time in-house accounts department - with none of the overheads. Designed for businesses that don’t have enough bookkeeping work to be done to justify employing an in-house bookkeeper. This is where PBT come in - It’s just like having your own accounts office next door.

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of our clients, ensuring all financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with UK accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Requesting records and information from clients

• Data entry, including the processing invoices, bills, expenses and receipts

• Bank reconciliations

• Wages journals

• Review and maintain aged debtors and creditors

• Reconciliation of control accounts

• Preparing VAT returns and reconciliations

• CIS Administration

• Regular communications with clients

• Other ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or similar financial environment.

• Solid understanding of UK VAT rules and HMRC compliance.

• Proficient in accounting software (preferably Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage).

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.

• Good communication skills and a client-focused approach.

• Friendly, professional and able to communicate clearly with ‘non-finance’ people.

Desirable Qualifications

• AAT level 3 or 4 qualified or part-qualified (or equivalent experience).

• Experience with payroll processing and CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

• Support for professional development and training.

• Friendly, supportive team environment.

• Opportunities for career progression within the practice.

Just to reiterate, this is not a remote working role, you do need to be in the office everyday.

If you'd like to apply directly, please send your CV and cover letters to [e-mail]