Junior Bookkeeper

Virtual Hire Staffing; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Group life cover

Company pension

Free parking

Supportive, modern working environment

Job summary

Virtual Hire Staffing is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper for a full-time, permanent role in Shaftesbury, Dorset. You will join a modern accountancy practice and have opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and general accounts work.

This role is ideal for someone starting a long-term career in practice, with hands-on training, ongoing mentorship and clear progression within the firm.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or 4 student (or equivalent).
• Bookkeeping experience (practice or industry).
• Strong IT and cloud-software skills.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Positive, organised, eager to learn.
• Ambition to progress within accountancy practice.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
• Prepare VAT returns.
• Reconcile bank, credit card and online platforms (PayPal, Shopify, Amazon).
• Support clients with bookkeeping queries and system setup.
• Liaise with HMRC.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Support sole trader accounts and tax returns.

Skills

AAT Level 3/4

Bookkeeping experience

IT and cloud software

Communication skills

Organised and eager to learn

Ambition in accountancy practice

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Job Summary

Junior Bookkeeper - Full Time | Permanent | Shaftesbury, Dorset

A modern, growing accountancy practice is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Bookkeeper to join its friendly team. This role is perfect for someone building a long-term career in practice, with opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and general accounts work.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase/sales invoices
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
• Preparing VAT returns
• Bank, credit card and online platform reconciliations (PayPal, Shopify, Amazon etc.)
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and system setup
• Liaising with HMRC
• Assisting with payroll processing
• Supporting sole trader accounts and tax returns

About You

• AAT Level 3 or 4 student (or equivalent)
• Bookkeeping experience (practice or industry)
• Strong IT and cloud-software skills
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Positive, organised, eager to learn
• Ambition to progress within accountancy practice

Desirable

• Xero, QuickBooks or Sage experience
• VAT and basic payroll knowledge
• Previous practice experience

Benefits & Development

• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Support with professional qualifications
• Clear progression opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Group life cover
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Supportive, modern working environment