At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a friendly team to manage bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and client support.
- Company: A modern, growing accountancy practice with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, medical insurance, pension, and free parking.
- Other info: Enjoy a positive, organised environment where you can learn and grow.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in accountancy with clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: AAT Level 3 or 4 student with bookkeeping experience and strong IT skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A modern, growing accountancy practice is looking for an enthusiastic
Junior Bookkeeper to join its friendly team.
This role is perfect for someone building a long‑term career in practice, with opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and general accounts work.
- Junior Bookkeeper – Full Time | Permanent | Shaftesbury
- A modern, growing accountancy practice is looking for an enthusiastic
Junior Bookkeeper to join its friendly team.
This role is perfect for someone building a long‑term career in practice, with opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and general accounts work.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase/sales invoices
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
- Preparing VAT returns
- Bank, credit card and online platform reconciliations (Pay Pal, Shopify, Amazon etc.)
- Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and system setup
- Liaising with HMRC
- Assisting with payroll processing
- Supporting sole trader accounts and tax returns
About You
- AAT Level 3 or 4 student (or equivalent)
- Bookkeeping experience (practice or industry)
- Strong IT and cloud‑software skills
- Excellent communication and attention to detail
- Positive, organised, eager to learn
- Ambition to progress within accountancy practice
Desirable
- Xero, Quick Books or Sage experience
- VAT and basic payroll knowledge
- Previous practice experience
Benefits & Development
- Ongoing training and mentorship
- Support with professional qualifications
- Clear progression opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Group life cover
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Supportive, modern working environment
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