Bookkeeper

A detail-oriented bookkeeping role supporting the Senior Accountant in maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of UK clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Process client bookkeeping on a monthly / quarterly and annual basis under the supervision of the Senior Accountant.

• Record income, expenses, bank transactions, and supplier invoices accurately.

• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

• Maintain and update client ledgers using cloud-based accounting software.

• Prepare draft VAT return workings for review by the Senior Accountant.

• Assist with the preparation of year-end trial balances and supporting schedules.

• Organise and file source documents (receipts, invoices, bank statements) in line with firm procedures.

• Flag any queries or anomalies to the supervising accountant promptly.

• Adhere to internal deadlines and maintain client confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or studying, or equivalent bookkeeping experience in a UK practice.

• Working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and UK VAT rules.

• Experience with Capium, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar cloud accounting platforms.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client files.

• Good organisational skills with a reliable approach to deadlines.