Bookkeeper
Location: Scotland
Working pattern: Full-time
About the role
This is a solid opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to join a busy outsourced accounting team, taking ownership of day-to-day financial records across a portfolio of clients. You'll be the transactional foundation that client reporting and VAT submissions depend on — working to high standards of accuracy, keeping records audit-ready, and maintaining strong working relationships with clients at an operational level.
What you'll be doing
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Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records across a client portfolio using cloud-based accounting platforms, ensuring transactions are correctly coded and reconciled on time
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Processing supplier invoices, expenses, and bank transactions, and resolving queries with clients or the Assistant Manager where needed
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Performing bank reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in line with agreed deadlines and quality standards
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Preparing and submitting VAT returns under the supervision of the Assistant Manager, ensuring accuracy and HMRC compliance
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Maintaining organised client records within Karbon and the firm's document management systems, keeping all files audit-ready at all times
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Flagging errors, anomalies, or unusual transactions to the Assistant Manager promptly with appropriate supporting notes
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Liaising with clients professionally to gather information, resolve queries, and maintain positive working relationships
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Contributing to the continuous improvement of bookkeeping workflows and client onboarding processes
What you'll bring
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Minimum five years' experience in a bookkeeping, accounts assistant, or similar finance support role
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Solid working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT principles
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Familiarity with Xero and/or other cloud-based platforms such as Sage 50 or QuickBooks
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Competence in Microsoft Excel for data checking and reconciliation work
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Good understanding of bank reconciliation processes and accounts payable/receivable
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GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade C/4 or above
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A methodical, detail-focused approach with the ability to manage a varied workload to deadline
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Clear and professional communication skills for client-facing work
Desirable
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Experience using Dext or similar document capture tools
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Prior experience in a practice or outsourced finance environment
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AAT Level 2 completed, or currently studying towards AAT Level 3
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Bookkeeping qualification such as ICB
What's on offer
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A varied, client-facing role within a supportive outsourced accounting team
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Exposure to a broad portfolio of clients across different sectors
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A stable, structured environment with clear processes and ongoing development opportunities
Additional information
We are committed to building an inclusive team and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
