Bookkeeper

Overview

We are actively representing a well established Accountancy Practice in their search for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Initially this role will be office based during the training period, however it will revert to a hybrid role once the training period has been completed.

Working as part of a well established team, this role will require you to work full time 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients
• Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliation
• VAT Returns
• Resolving queries from clients
• Adhoc duties to support the team

Applications are welcomed from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential)
• Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day to day transactional accounting (essential)
• Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT
• IT Literate – experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisations skills are essential

The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances, but they also offer ongoing training and development for the right person, along with study support once probationary period is completed.

For further information, please contact Kul Mahal on kul.mahal@irweb.co.uk or call 07885 688293

Reference

0000002254

Salary

£25,000 – £26,000/annum + 26 Days A/L, Training

Job Location

United Kingdom — England — East of England — Cambridgeshire — St Ives

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

13 November 2025