At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts and deliver accurate bookkeeping services with modern cloud software.
- Company: Join a respected accountancy practice with a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, hybrid working, enhanced leave, and a company pension.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and skill development await you.
- Why this job: Take ownership of your work and build strong client relationships in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Previous bookkeeping experience and familiarity with cloud accounting software required.
Bookkeeper
Herefordshire£30,000 - £34,000
Full-Time, flexible hours
Hybrid working - 2 days WFH
Looking for a bookkeeping role where you'll have real ownership?
We're working with a well-established and highly respected accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to take ownership of the bookkeeping function within a modern, forward-thinking practice. You'll manage a varied client portfolio, work with the latest cloud accounting software and play an integral role in delivering an outstanding service.
If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your ideas are welcomed and there are genuine opportunities to broaden your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Bookkeeper, you'll take responsibility for delivering accurate bookkeeping and VAT services across a diverse portfolio of clients. Working closely with the wider accounts team, you'll ensure client records are maintained to a high standard, helping to support the smooth delivery of year-end accounts and wider accounting services.
There is also the opportunity to develop your experience in accounts preparation if this is an area you'd like to explore.
What's on Offer?
- Hybrid working with up to 40% home working.
- Flexible working with core hours of 10:00am - 3:00pm.
- Enhanced annual leave, increasing with service.
- Company pension.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee referral scheme.
- A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions and journals through to trial balance.
- Prepare, review and submit VAT returns across a range of VAT schemes.
- Reconcile bank and control accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate financial records using cloud accounting software, including Xero and QuickBooks.
- Act as a first point of contact for bookkeeping and VAT-related client queries.
- Ensure client records are complete, accurate and ready for year-end accounts preparation.
- Help maintain and improve bookkeeping processes across the practice.
- Build strong relationships with clients while delivering a high standard of service.
About You
You'll be an organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper who enjoys working with a varied client base and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
Essential
- Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
- Confident completing bookkeeping through to trial balance.
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles.
- Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero and/or QuickBooks.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive client relationships.
Desirable
- AAT qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience.
- Experience working with a range of VAT schemes, including Flat Rate, Margin and Partial Exemption.
- Experience supporting accounts preparation.
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a progressive accountancy practice where you'll have autonomy, flexibility and the opportunity to further develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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Bookkeeper in Hereford employer: Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions - Southern Perms
Join a well-established organisation in Tenbury Wells, where you will be part of a dynamic finance team that values accuracy and strong supplier relationships. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum, this role as a Purchase Ledger Clerk offers a meaningful career path in a thriving environment. Enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative setting that prioritises employee development and fosters a sense of community.
Contact Details:
Jobsworth Recruitment Solutions - Southern Perms Recruitment Team
