Bookkeeper

A friendly and growing independent accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with a small, supportive firm that provides accounting, bookkeeping, VAT, and tax services to a diverse portfolio of SME clients. The successful candidate will have previous experience working within an accountancy practice and must be confident using TaxCalc to support client accounts and tax-related processes. Key Responsibilities • Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across various sectors • Processing sales and purchase ledger transactions • Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records • Preparing and submitting VAT returns • Assisting with year-end accounts preparation • Maintaining client records and ensuring all financial information is up to date • Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries • Supporting the partners and accountants with ad hoc finance and practice-related tasks • Using TaxCalc to manage client data, accounts preparation, and tax workflows Essential Requirements • Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice • Strong working knowledge of TaxCalc is essential • Experience preparing VAT returns and maintaining client bookkeeping records • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles • Ability to manage multiple client deadlines effectively • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Available to start at short notice