Lead Bookkeeper – Cloud Accounting & VAT (Practice)

TPF Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern cloud accounting technology

Progression opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is supporting a growing accountancy practice to recruit an experienced bookkeeper based in Surrey. You will manage a portfolio of clients, handling bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting, and play a key role in the firm's cloud accounting services.

The role involves significant client contact and opportunities to lead cloud conversions, train clients on Xero, and support MTD for ITSA. Strong communication and a proactive, tech-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong bookkeeping and VAT compliance knowledge.
• Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts.
• Good knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting software.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members.
• Strong organisational and client management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive and technology-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of business services clients
• Acting as the main point of contact for client queries and day-to-day communication
• Monitoring WIP, billing and assisting with fee discussions
• Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by outsourced teams
• Reviewing and submitting VAT returns
• Coordinating bookkeeping assignments and reviewing completed work
• Preparing and reviewing management accounts
• Peer reviewing colleagues' work within the department
• Leading Xero conversions and cloud accounting implementations
• Training clients on Xero and other cloud-based software
• Supporting clients with MTD for ITSA requirements and submissions
• Building strong relationships with clients and providing proactive support

Job description

TPF Recruitment is supporting a growing accountancy practice to recruit an experienced bookkeeper based in Surrey. You will manage a portfolio of clients, handling bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting, and play a key role in the firm's cloud accounting services.

The role involves significant client contact and opportunities to lead cloud conversions, train clients on Xero, and support MTD for ITSA. Strong communication and a proactive, tech-focused mindset are essential.