Full job descriptionA friendly and growing independent accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a small, supportive firm that provides accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, and tax services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients.
The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and must be confident using TaxCalc to support client accounts and tax-related processes.
Key Responsibilities*Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across various sectors
*Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions
*Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
*Preparing and submitting VAT returns
*Assisting with year-end accounts preparation
*Maintaining client records and ensuring all financial information is up to date
*Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries
*Supporting the partners and accountants with ad hoc finance and practice-related tasks
*Using TaxCalc to manage client data, accounts preparation, and tax workflows
Essential Requirements*Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice
*Strong working knowledge of TaxCalc is essential
*Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining client bookkeeping records
*Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
*Ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
*Available to start at short notice