About Us
We are a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Northamptonshire, supporting clients across a wide range of industries. We pride ourselves on building strong, long-term relationships and providing value beyond compliance through practical advice and business support.
Alongside our core accounting and tax services, we provide an outsourced finance department solution for growing businesses that require a higher level of financial support. Our team works closely with clients to become an integral part of their business, delivering accurate financial information and proactive advice.
We operate a hybrid working policy, although the role may require travel to client premises when needed.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with a varied client portfolio, takes pride in delivering accurate financial information, and is confident working independently while supporting junior team members.
You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients and producing high-quality management information to support their businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing all bookkeeping transactions accurately and efficiently
- Raising and processing customer invoices
- Processing supplier invoices and managing supplier accounts
- Preparing and posting payroll journal entries
- Preparing prepayments and accruals
- Preparing and submitting CIS returns
- Processing supplier payment runs
- Preparing monthly management accounts
- Reconciling bank, VAT and control accounts
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Responding to day-to-day client queries and providing bookkeeping support
- Identifying discrepancies and resolving accounting issues
- Reviewing financial reports and highlighting anomalies
- Training, mentoring and supporting junior team members
- Building strong relationships with clients and providing excellent customer service
About You
The successful candidate will have:
- Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or a small to medium-sized organisation
- Strong working knowledge of Xero and other cloud accounting software
- Excellent understanding of VAT and CIS legislation
- Experience preparing management accounts
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- The ability to analyse financial reports and identify issues proactively
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Confidence working independently and managing your own workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence dealing directly with clients and providing a professional service
- The ability to use initiative and solve problems effectively
- Experience supporting, training or mentoring junior colleagues would be advantageous
What We Offer
- Salary of £30,000 - £38,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working
- Private medical benefits
- A varied and interesting client portfolio
- The opportunity to work closely with growing businesses as part of an outsourced finance function
- A supportive, collaborative and modern working environment
- The chance to be part of a firm that values strong client relationships, teamwork and delivering exceptional service
Pay: £30,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
