The Bookkeeper will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and working closely with clients (sole traders, SMEs, limited companies) and the internal finance team. The role involves managing day-to-day transactions, completing reconciliations, and preparing financial reports using modern accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero), while ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping for client accounts (limited companies and sole traders), including daily recording of financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments, receipts).

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements regularly.

• Handle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR): prepare invoices, follow up on payments, and process supplier payments.

• Prepare monthly management reports such as cash flow, profit and loss, and balance sheet statements for internal and client review.

• Support payroll processing when required, including data input and reconciliation.

• Assist with VAT return preparation and other statutory filings in compliance with UK regulations.

• Maintain and organise financial documents, receipts, and supporting schedules in an orderly filing system.

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes alongside the senior accountant or finance manager.

• Collaborate with clients, respond to bookkeeping-related queries, and provide basic software support for QuickBooks/Xero.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 2-3 years of proven bookkeeping experience in a professional setting.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero.

• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, UK accounting standards, and general ledger management.

• Experience reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and managing AR/AP.

• Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and high numerical accuracy.

• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients and explain financial information clearly.

• Competence in Microsoft Excel (or similar) for reporting and analysis.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ACCA, ICAEW) or equivalent.

• Experience in payroll processing.

• Experience preparing or assisting with VAT returns for UK-based clients.

• Familiarity with Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements.

• Previous experience working in an accountancy firm or similar service environment.