Experienced Bookkeeper (Office-Based)

“This is a full‑time role within our office‑based team. A 4‑day week can be accommodated for the right person, depending on experience and workload fit.”

We currently have a position for an experienced bookkeeper to join our established practice. We are looking for someone who will complement our friendly, supportive team and help us maintain the high standards our clients expect.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that all bookkeeping and accounts administration functions are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities and duties:

Office administration, bookkeeping and payroll duties, including:

• Front office support: answering phones, greeting clients, and general reception duties
• Communicating with clients to request information, paperwork, and payroll details
• Day-to-day processing of transactions: sales and purchases invoices, payment runs and remittances
• Preparation of reconciliations: bank, debtors, creditors, VAT, PAYE, RCT and Payroll
• Updating of accounts packages
• Preparation of accounts schedules and summaries
• Preparing, administering and submitting payroll
• Working closely with and supporting senior staff.

Experience & Skills Required

• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, including preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Solid knowledge of payroll and its efficient operation
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience using an accounting package (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero etc.)
• Experience with a payroll package essential
• Practice experience is desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• A stable, supportive, office-based role within a friendly team
• Varied and interesting work across SMEs, farmers, and owner-managed businesses
• Support for professional exams and career progression
• Free on‑site parking
• Modern, spacious, well‑equipped offices
• Company pension

If interested in the position, apply with an up-to-date CV and cover letter detailing your current experience. Salary is dependent on experience level.