Practice Bookkeeper

A reputable and growing independent accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly and supportive team. This role will suit an organised individual with strong attention to detail, who enjoys working directly with clients and delivering accurate monthly and quarterly bookkeeping.

You will manage a varied portfolio, preparing VAT returns, producing management information, and supporting clients with Xero. The practice offers a collaborative environment, modern systems, and ongoing professional development.

This is a part time opportunity, three full days per week (Mondays are required and flexible for the remaining two days) Hybrid working available upon successful completion of probationary period.

Our client is seeking an accountancy practice Bookkeeper who can demonstrate a good understanding of a variety of VAT schemes, including accrual, cash and flat rate. You will also be liaising with clients directly and handling complex bookkeeping queries. Xero working knowledge is essential and it would highly advantageous of you have also worked with; Hubdoc, AutoEntry, IRIS and VAT Filer.

Practice Bookkeeper duties and responsibilities;

• Complete monthly and quarterly bookkeeping and VAT for a portfolio of client.
• Prepare basic prepayments and accruals.
• Produce management reports.
• Handle VAT queries, including de minimis and VAT schemes (accrual, cash, flat rate).
• Deal with client queries relating to VAT and Xero.
• Liaise with HMRC when required.
• Process CIS returns.
• Carry out bookkeeping at client premises when needed.
• Process purchase and sales invoices via Hubdoc/Xero.
• Import and reconcile bank statements.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts (imported and manual).
• Post journals and reconcile wages/PAYE.
• Maintain accurate checklists, notes and job stages.
• Manage deadlines effectively.
• Support Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
• Assist the manager with ad‑hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the bookkeeping department.
• Maintain up‑to‑date Xero Certification.

Why would you want to apply?

• Supportive, friendly and flexible accountancy practice.
• Hybrid working, upon successful completion of probationary period.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays on top!!!! (full time equivalent).
• Continue professional development.
• Free on site parking.
• Healthcare benefits.

This is excellent opportunity to join an experienced Bookkeeping team and working in a friendly and flexible working environment.

If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, we offer a referral incentive scheme.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.