Practice Bookkeeper

eps.group services; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Training and development

Free on-site parking

Supportive team

Job summary

EPS Group Services in Hitchin is seeking an experienced Practice/Client Bookkeeper for a permanent, full-time role. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping across a varied client portfolio, handle ledgers, VAT returns and assist with management accounts while using Xero, Sage or QuickBooks and Excel.

The role offers training and development within a supportive team, with a salary of £28,200 to £38,200 depending on experience, plus benefits including a pension and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• At least two years of bookkeeping experience in a UK accountancy practice.
• Confident in preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Comfortable using cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage or QuickBooks) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio.
• Process sales and purchase ledgers and post transactions accurately.
• Complete bank reconciliations and control accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Excel

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Practice Bookkeeper | Hitchin, Hertfordshire | £28,200 - £38,200 | Permanent, Full-Time

An experienced practice bookkeeper who enjoys variety, client contact and getting the detail right — this one's for you.

We're recruiting a Practice / Client Bookkeeper for a friendly, well-established accountancy practice in the Hitchin area that's grown steadily on the back of a strong local reputation. You'll look after bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients across their different cloud systems, keep everything accurate and up to date, and be a dependable point of contact clients trust.

It's a hands-on, client-facing role in a supportive team where good bookkeepers are genuinely valued — with training, development and real progression on offer.

What you’ll be doing

• Running day-to-day bookkeeping for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Processing sales and purchase ledgers and posting transactions accurately
• Completing bank and control account reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Supporting management accounts preparation where needed
• Working across cloud accounting software — Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support

What you’ll bring

• At least two years’ bookkeeping experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Confident preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Comfortable across cloud software (Xero, Sage or QuickBooks) and strong on Excel
• Well‑organised with sharp attention to detail
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach and clear communication
• AAT qualified or studying is welcome (not essential — experience matters most)

What’s on offer

£28,200 - £38,200 depending on experience, plus a company pension, training and development, free on-site parking and a supportive, friendly team — in a growing practice where you’ll be appreciated and given the room to develop