Practice Bookkeeper (Management Accounts and VAT)

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Surrey to manage client relationships and oversee bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting for a varied client portfolio. You will act as the primary contact for clients, ensure timely WIP and billing, and supervise junior staff where needed.

The role offers significant client interaction and an opportunity to lead Xero conversions and cloud-based implementations within a forward-thinking practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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 client management and communication skills.
• Proactive and technology-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business services clients and act as main contact for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting.
• Monitor WIP, billing and assist with fee discussions.
• Review bookkeeping work by outsourced teams and VAT returns.
• Coordinate assignments and review completed work.
• Prepare and review management accounts.
• Lead Xero conversions and cloud accounting implementations.
• Train clients on Xero and cloud software; support MTD for ITSA.
• Build strong client relationships and provide proactive support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT compliance

Xero

Cloud accounting

Management accounts

Client relationships

Team supervision

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper (Accountancy Practice)

Location: Surrey

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Sector: Accountancy Practice / Business Services

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an experienced bookkeeper to join its expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing work and supporting businesses with their bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting requirements. The role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's digital and cloud accounting services.

The Role

You will manage a portfolio of clients and act as their primary point of contact for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting matters.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will likely have:

• 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

BenefitsWhat's on Offer

• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Significant client-facing responsibility
• Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting technology
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent progression opportunities within a growing practice