Junior Bookkeeper

Real Recruitment Solutions; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension and group life cover

Medical insurance option

Free on-site parking

Mentorship & progression opportunities

Job summary

Real Recruitment Solutions is hiring a Junior Bookkeeper for an on-site role in Shaftesbury. The position offers £23,500–£25,900 per annum, a 35-hour week, and a clear path to AAT Level 2 along with ongoing training and career progression.

You will maintain client bookkeeping, reconcile accounts, assist with VAT returns and payroll, and liaise with clients and HMRC. The role suits a candidate with little experience who is eager to start an accountancy career in a supportive practice.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; eager to start an accountancy career.
• Studying towards or interested in starting AAT Level 2 qualifications.
• High numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT literacy and confidence using modern cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Full commitment to working onsite at the Shaftesbury office, with occasional flexibility for home working.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client portfolio.
• Process sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations across bank accounts, credit cards and online payments.
• Assist with VAT returns preparation and submission.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients and handle queries.
• Assist with client payroll processing and tax administration.
• Support the wider accounts team with basic sole trader accounts and administrative tasks.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT literacy

Cloud-based accounting platforms

Education

Interest in AAT Level 2

Tools

Cloud-based accounting platforms

Job description

Job Title: Junior Bookkeeper

Location: Shaftesbury (Onsite)

Package: £23,500 - £25,900 per annum, full-time (35 hours per week), office-based working with occasional flexibility, and career progression opportunities

Working hours: Full time, Monday-Friday (35 hours per week)

Junior Bookkeeper Benefits

• £23,500 - £25,900 per annum, depending on candidate experience and potential.
• Full-time role with 35 working hours per week.
• Company pension and group life cover.
• Medical insurance option (with coverage for family members).
• Free on-site parking at the Shaftesbury office.
• Supportive environment offering study mentorship, ongoing training, and clear progression opportunities.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within an established and forward-thinking accountancy firm for a Junior Bookkeeper to join their team in Shaftesbury. This role is designed for an enthusiastic candidate with little to no prior experience who is eager to start their accountancy career and build long-term practice experience up to AAT Level 2. Paying up to £25,900 depending on the individual, within a supportive and ambitious working environment, this position offers direct exposure to client work and the chance to gain valuable hands‑on skills across bookkeeping, VAT, and general accountancy support. This is a great opportunity to join a practice that values innovation and client service, providing a clear foundation for your future professional development.

Junior Bookkeeper Job Overview

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client portfolio, processing sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations across bank accounts, credit cards, and online payment platforms.
• Assist senior team members with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Act as a polite and professional point of contact for clients, handling everyday queries and building positive relationships.
• Assist with client payroll processing, tax administration, and routine communications with HMRC.
• Support the wider accounts team with basic sole trader accounts and administrative tasks.

Junior Bookkeeper Job Requirements

• Little to no prior experience required; desire to begin a career in accountancy practice.
• Studying towards or possessing an interest in starting AAT Level 2 qualifications.
• High numerical accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with colleagues and clients.
• Good IT literacy and confidence using or learning modern cloud-based accounting platforms.
• Full commitment to working onsite at the Shaftesbury office, with occasional flexibility for working from home on an ad-hoc basis.

Real Recruitment Solutions is committed to a policy of equal opportunities across all areas of our business and at all stages in the selection process. Acting in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and guidelines given by the REC, we treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, age, disability, race, ethnic or national origin, religion, political beliefs or membership or non-membership of a Trade Union.

From advertising vacancies, conducting candidate searches, selecting CVs, discussing vacancies and submitting details to clients through to interview preparation and at offer stage, Real Recruitment Solutions ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the relevant duties required by the particular vacancy.

Real Recruitment Solutions place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with this policy and consistently review regulations as laid out by the REC to ensure our policy is updated and relevant across all aspects of recruitment in order to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination