Bookkeeper | Accountancy Practice | Market Harborough
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a friendly, well-established accountancy practice where your contribution is genuinely valued?
Our client, a respected independent firm based in Market Harborough, is looking to welcome an experienced Bookkeeper to their close-knit team. With an excellent reputation for delivering a personal service to SMEs and owner-managed businesses, they're proud of the supportive and collaborative culture they've built. And they're growing at pace, with ambitious plans for expansion.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who enjoys building client relationships and wants to work in an environment where quality is valued over volume. You'll join a stable, experienced team with approachable leadership, varied work, and the opportunity to continue developing your skills.
Whether you're looking for a more supportive culture, improved work-life balance, greater recognition, or simply a fresh challenge with a growing independent practice, this role offers all of the above.
The Role
You'll be responsible for managing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting them with their day-to-day accounting requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining bookkeeping records for a diverse client portfolio.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations.
- Processing sales and purchase ledgers.
- Assisting with management accounts where required.
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support.
- Working with cloud-based accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
About You
To be successful, you'll ideally have:
- At least three years' bookkeeping experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
- AAT qualification highly advantaegous (or be qualified by experience).
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Good working knowledge of cloud accounting software, particularly Xero.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills.
Why Apply?
- Join a friendly, independent accountancy practice.
- Supportive, approachable partners who invest in their team.
- Varied client portfolio with interesting work.
- Stable business with an excellent local reputation.
- Genuine opportunities to develop your career.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Excellent work-life balance with an early finish every Friday.
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a practice where you'll be appreciated, supported and given the opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion and further information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
