Practice Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Company Pension

Flexi-Time

Career enhancement

Job summary

Square Peg Associates Ltd is seeking a Practice Bookkeeper to work with a diverse client base in a flexible, supportive environment. The role emphasizes VAT returns, MTD compliance, CIS returns, payroll training, and accurate accounts review, with opportunities for progression within a small team and potential for occasional home working.

The position requires a minimum of three years’ experience and proficiency with VT Software, Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks, plus strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Experience with VT Software or Sage/Xero/QuickBooks preferred.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance (MTD).
• Handle CIS returns and payroll (training offered).
• Review accounts for accuracy and manage expense claims.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Excel

Tools

VT Software

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Square Peg Associates have a new Practice Bookkeeper role that offers the variety of workload, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with a range of businesses.

A user of VT Software would be ideal for the position, or a strong user of Xero, Sage or Quickbooks.

This role can be a stepping stone to more advanced positions within the company or you may be an established Practice Bookkeeper looking to work with a wider client base, or a company that can accelerate your career, or simply want a fresh start in a company that offers a flexible approach.

The managers are really great to work for, as they offer a hands-on and supportive environment and love staff who are willing, eager and can demonstrate the capability to learn and progress, or alternatively, want an established Bookkeeper who is experienced and looking for a small team with flexible approach to work.

Salary Range: 26k-35k for realistic experience.

• Free Parking
• Company Pension
• Flexi-Time
• Career enhancement

Practice Bookkeepers are a must for the position.

A minimum of 3 years experience is essential.

This new Practice Bookkeeping / Assistant Accountant position offers the following:-

• Diverse Client Base: Across small businesses, offering exposure to different sectors, industries and financial structures.

• Career Progression: Our public practice client offers career paths with opportunities for advancement to senior and management positions.

Accounting Software:

VT software is used, if you have used accounting software such as Sage, Xero, Quickbooks, VT training is pretty simple to learn and training is offered. Good Microsoft Excel skills are required.

Customer Interaction:

• You will often serve as the point of contact for clients, building relationships and resolving any queries.

• We are looking for good communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.

• This direct interaction with your clients can be rewarding and fulfilling and would be part of the role.

Duties:

• The main duties of this bookkeeping position are:

Vat Returns

MTD

CIS Returns

Payroll - training can be offered

Delving and checking that accounts are accurate.

Managing claims for expenses.

Flexible work approach:

• Flexi operation can be discussed to suit - Full Time with flexibility on start / leave times.

• While this is an office based role, Work from Home can be negotiated, 1 or 2 days a week, if and when you have the confidence in the client base and company structure.

This is a small practice, where you are not a n umber, you are a valued member of a small team. All hands on deck with full support. A fantastic opportunity.