Practice Bookkeeper (Management Accounts and VAT)

TPF Recruitment Ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TPF Recruitment is partnering with a Surrey-based accountancy practice to recruit an experienced Practice Bookkeeper. In this role you will manage a portfolio of client records for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts, acting as the main contact for clients and outsourced teams.

You will lead Xero implementations, review work, advise on MTD ITSA, and help develop cloud accounting services while building strong client relationships in a busy, modern 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business services clients.
• Act as the main point of contact for client queries and day-to-day communication.
• Monitor WIP, billing and assist with fee discussions.
• Review bookkeeping work completed by outsourced teams.
• Reviewing and submitting VAT returns.
• Coordinate bookkeeping assignments and review completed work.
• Prepare and review management accounts.
• Peer review colleagues' work within the department.
• Lead Xero conversions and cloud accounting implementations.
• Train clients on Xero and other cloud-based software.
• Support clients with MTD for ITSA requirements and submissions.
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide proactive support.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT compliance

Management accounts

Xero

Cloud accounting

Client management

Communication

Training clients

MTD ITSA

Tools

Xero

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Practice Bookkeeper (Management Accounts and VAT)

Epsom, United Kingdom | Posted on 05/11/2026

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
  

Requirements

The 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
  

What’s on Offer

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