Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Hours: Full-time or Part-time (37.5 hours per week full-time)

Job Type: Permanent

Shepherd Stubbs Recruitment is working with an established accountancy practice looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who enjoys working with a varied client base across a range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client financial records.
• Assisting with quarterly reporting requirements under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
• Supporting payroll processing where experience allows.
• Liaising with clients to ensure financial records are maintained accurately.

Skills & Experience

• Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• Experience using Sage, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Good understanding of VAT returns and bookkeeping procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workloads across multiple clients.
• Payroll experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week.
• Part-time applications welcomed, ideally working across five days per week.
• Salary of £30,000 – £35,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days over three years (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Apply Today

If you have previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.