Practice Bookkeeper

Confidential; Barnsley; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential, an established accountancy practice in Barnsley, is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping and VAT for a varied client portfolio.

You will work directly with clients, maintain ledgers, perform VAT returns, bank reconciliations and year-end support, using Xero and QuickBooks. Flexible full-time or part-time hours offered to suit workload and commitments.

Formación

• Experience in an accountancy practice.
• Knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping procedures.
• Experience using Xero or QuickBooks.
• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience.
• Able to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across sectors.
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
• Bank reconciliations and reviewing transactions.
• Preparing accounts to trial balance.
• Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries.
• Supporting year-end preparation with the accounts team.
• Ensuring records are accurate and deadlines are met.

Conocimientos

Bookkeeping experience

VAT knowledge

Client communication

Deadline management

Educación

AAT qualification

Herramientas

Xero

QuickBooks

Descripción del empleo

We are working with an established accountancy practice in Barnsley to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper. The firm provides a broad range of accountancy, taxation and business support services to owner-managed businesses and SMEs across a variety of sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive practice environment, taking responsibility for bookkeeping and VAT work across a varied portfolio of clients. The position would suit someone with previous experience in an accountancy practice who enjoys working directly with clients and managing their own workload.

Key responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping requirements for a portfolio of clients across different sectors.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including sales and purchase ledgers.
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns.
• Completing bank reconciliations and reviewing transactions.
• Preparing accounts to trial balance stage.
• Working with cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks.
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and obtain information.
• Supporting the wider accounts team with year-end preparation.
• Ensuring bookkeeping records are maintained accurately and in line with relevant deadlines.

About you

• Previous bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping procedures.
• Experience using cloud accounting packages such as Xero or QuickBooks.
• AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or qualified by experience.
• Comfortable managing multiple clients and working to deadlines.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing directly with clients.
• A methodical approach with strong attention to detail.

Salary and benefits

• Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum, depending on experience (full-time equivalent).
• Hours: Full-time or part-time arrangements considered.
• Location: Barnsley.
• An established practice environment with a varied client base.
• A role offering responsibility, client contact and flexibility around working hours.

The firm is open to considering both full-time and part-time applicants, making this a suitable opportunity for an experienced practice bookkeeper seeking a long-term position with flexibility and a good variety of work.