Bookkeeper in Gateshead

Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

Our client is a well-established Chartered Certified Accountancy Practice, offering services including self-assessment, company tax guidance, and general accountancy support. With 30+ staff across 3-4 offices, they provide tailored, software-based accounting solutions to over 50 clients – and growing. Their approach is client-first, adapting services to fit individual needs, not the other way around.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a varied client portfolio across multiple accounting platforms. You\’ll handle day-to-day bookkeeping, support monthly and quarterly reporting, and lead on MTD (Making Tax Digital) and software onboarding projects. As the department grows, you\’ll play a key role in shaping its direction, with a clear path to a future leadership role.

Firstly, What\’s in it for you?

• Standard holiday allowance plus Christmas shutdown
• Birthday leave (1 extra day off)
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Regular voucher rewards throughout the year

Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

Responsibilities

• Process bookkeeping and financial data across various client software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.)
• Prepare and post month-end journals: wages, depreciation, accruals, and prepayments
• Produce monthly management information (MI) and quarterly financial reporting for stakeholders (including banks)
• Lead and support the implementation of MTD-compliant systems
• Develop and improve internal processes across the digital accounting function
• Support and train junior staff where appropriate
• Liaise directly with clients to deliver personalised, high-quality services
• Help shape and build the department for long-term growth and efficiency

Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

Requirements

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, management accounts, and working with cloud-based systems
• Confident working across multiple client types and industries
• Proactive, client-focused, and adaptable

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