Practice Bookkeeper

Butler Rose Ltd; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Canvey Island is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a friendly practice. You will manage a portfolio of around 30 clients across various sectors, delivering accurate day-to-day bookkeeping and VAT/CIS compliance.

Working with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and Excel, you will ensure MTDS compliance and timely reporting, while building strong relationships with clients and partners to provide an exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience bookkeeping in an accountancy practice.
• Solid VAT and CIS knowledge.
• Familiar with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Proficient with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 30 bookkeeping clients.
• Process day-to-day bookkeeping for a variety of businesses across multiple sectors.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Complete CIS returns where required.
• Support clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information, answer queries and resolve bookkeeping issues.
• Work closely with partners to deliver an efficient service across their client portfolios.
• Handle a varied workload, supporting clients of different sizes with differing bookkeeping requirements.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Client communication

Time management

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper

Canvey Island (Office Based)

£27,000 - £35,000

An established and well-respected accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its friendly team in Canvey Island. You will manage a dedicated portfolio of around 30 clients across a wide range of industries, providing high-quality bookkeeping support. This is a varied role offering exposure to different accounting software, client requirements and compliance areas, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships and delivering an exceptional service.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 30 bookkeeping clients.
• Process day-to-day bookkeeping for a variety of businesses across multiple sectors.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Complete CIS returns where required.
• Support clients with Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance.
• Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Liaise with clients to obtain information, answer queries and resolve bookkeeping issues.
• Work closely with partners to deliver an efficient service across their client portfolios.
• Handle a varied workload, supporting clients of different sizes with differing bookkeeping requirements.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and in line with deadlines.

Personal Requirements

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
• Good working knowledge of VAT and CIS.
• Experience with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.
• Confident using QuickBooks, Xero, Sage and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.
• Able to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and reliable approach.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.