Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk

Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk (Accountancy Practice) - Sherborne / Shaftesbury Area

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + Bonus

Hybrid Working - 3 days office based, Flexible hours (around core hours 10am - 3pm)

Free Car Park, Full Study Support towards further training (AAT / ACA / ACCA)

Join a growing and digitally focused accountancy practice supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.

Our client is a growing and ambitious accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality advice and support to businesses and individuals across the South of England. As part of a wider group of established practices, they offer the opportunities and resources of a larger organisation while maintaining the friendly, collaborative culture and personal approach of a local firm.

Due to continued growth and an increasing client workload, they are looking to appoint an Accounts and Bookkeeping Advisor for a newly acquired practice near the Sherborne / Shaftesbury area and joining an existing team of 14.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for review.
• Prepare personal and/or business tax returns for review, according to experience.
• Process monthly bookkeeping for clients across a range of industries.
• Sales and purchase invoice processing.
• Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journals (e.g. payroll, depreciation, accruals, prepayments).
• Produce VAT returns for review and submission.
• Liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure information is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Support client onboarding and contribute to excellent service delivery.

  Work collaboratively with colleagues across the practice, contributing flexibly to the wider needs of the team.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and the service provided to clients.

Required skills

We're looking for someone with experience in an accountancy practice who is comfortable working across a varied client portfolio. Ideally you would have;

• Experience of preparing accounts as well as undertaking bookkeeping and VAT work.
• Experience of preparing tax returns, or a willingness and ability to develop in this area.
• AAT qualification or a similar accounting qualification would be welcomed, but we are equally interested in candidates who are qualified by experience.
• Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
• An organised and systematic approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients.

Additionals

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional Christmas closure
• Workplace pension scheme
• Business laptop provided
• Friendly and supportive team environment

Apply Now

If you're a bookkeeper / Accountant looking to join a modern and flexible accountancy practice where you'll work with a varied client portfolio and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.