At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client portfolios and provide day-to-day financial support.
- Company: Join a dynamic accounting and business advisory firm.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with exposure to management accounts.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping or accountancy with knowledge of VAT and payroll.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant to join an accounting and business advisory firm providing bookkeeping, payroll, tax, VAT, and outsourced finance services and helping startups and SMEs improve financial efficiency.
As a Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, delivering day-to-day financial support while ensuring accurate reporting, compliance and excellent client service.
This full-time office-based role offers a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 and benefits.
Responsibilities
- Managing a portfolio of business clients and acting as their primary finance contact.
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records and processing financial transactions.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, CIS returns and payroll.
- Assisting with year-end accounts and related financial processes.
- Producing management accounts and financial reports.
- Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Responding to client queries and providing practical financial guidance.
- Monitoring workloads and ensuring key deadlines are achieved.
- Managing financial records across multiple companies while maintaining compliance.
- Liaising with clients by telephone, online meetings and face-to-face.
Qualifications
- Previously worked as a Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Junior Accountant, Practice Bookkeeper, Accountant or in a similar role.
- Have background in bookkeeping or accountancy.
- Sound knowledge of VAT, payroll, CIS, tax returns and year-end accounting procedures.
- Proficiency in Xero, Sage and Quick Books.
- Experience managing client relationships in a professional environment.
- A proactive approach with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working collaboratively within a team.
- An interest in using AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and service delivery.
What we offer / Benefits
- A supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to build strong client relationships and take ownership of your portfolio.
- Exposure to management accounts and advisory-focused work.
- Ongoing opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business.
If you’re looking to join a supportive accountancy practice where you can take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.
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