Semi Senior Bookkeeper / Trainee Accountant

BV Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accountancy firm in London is seeking a Semi Senior Bookkeeper or Trainee Accountant. You will manage your own client portfolio focusing on bookkeeping and VAT returns, with training provided for accounts preparation. The environment is relaxed, offering hybrid working with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote. Excellent advancement opportunities and benefits available.

Benefits

Hybrid working

ACCA study support

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in an accountancy firm is required.
• Experience in accounts preparation and tax returns is desirable.
• Proactive attitude and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage client portfolio and carry out bookkeeping and VAT assignments.
• Prepare Ltd company statutory accounts and tax returns after training.
• Maintain high standards of client service in a relaxed office environment.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive mindset

Education

Studying for AAT or ACCA

Tools

Sage One

Xero

CCH

Job description

Overview

Are you a Semi Senior Bookkeeper or Trainee Accountant with a focus on bookkeeping and VAT returns, looking to join a niche West End accountancy firm which specialises in working with high profile Creative, Media, Entertainment, Theatre, Fashion, Film & TV and Art Gallery clients? The office environment is relaxed and informal, sociable, and offers a great work life balance. The firm is recruiting a new Semi Senior Bookkeeper / Trainee Accountant in a newly created position (October 2025) where you will manage your own portfolio of clients and, initially, mainly carry out bookkeeping and VAT assignments. After around 6 months you will be trained to prepare Ltd company statutory accounts, corporation and personal tax returns, and management accounts for your client portfolio. You will primarily use cloud-based software such as Sage One and Xero, as well as CCH for accounts production.

Responsibilities

Manage your own client portfolio and carry out bookkeeping and VAT assignments. After training, assist with the preparation of Ltd company statutory accounts, corporation and personal tax returns, and management accounts. Use Sage One, Xero and CCH for accounts production. Work in a non-corporate, relaxed West End office environment and maintain a high standard of client service. Hybrid working: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience working in an accountancy firm, with bookkeeping assignments and VAT returns.
• Experience of accounts preparation and tax returns is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Likely studying for a professional qualification (AAT or ACCA).
• Excellent communication skills, self-starter attitude, ability to work in a team and independently.
• Proactive mindset and ability to adapt in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits and Career Development

The firm offers hybrid working, ACCA study support after the 3-month probation period, progression within the firm, and a generous benefits package. There are excellent future learning prospects and opportunities to grow within the practice.

About the Firm

This forward-thinking and entrepreneurial accountancy practice, based in a prime Central London location, focuses on Media, Entertainment, Art Gallery, Creative, Theatre, Fashion, Film & TV clients and has prestigious and well-known clients. They seek a polished and well-presented new team member to service their increasing client base to a high standard and grow with the business.