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Bookkeeper

Posted: 13/01/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3058828326
Type:Permanent
Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 Annual
Location:Godalming, Surrey
Description: This is an opportunity to join a well-established, highly respected accountancy practice.

Your new company
Are you an experienced bookkeeper looking for a role where your skills, professionalism, and attention to detail are truly valued? Whether you've built a career in a practice environment or successfully managed your own portfolio as a self-employed bookkeeper, we want to hear from you.This is an opportunity to join a well-established, highly respected accountancy practice with a loyal client base. You'll work in a close-knit team that prides itself on delivering a personal and professional service, building genuine relationships, and supporting clients who see you as a trusted part of their business.

Your new role

  • Core Responsibilities
  • Manage bookkeeping for a variety of clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies).
  • Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile accounts.
  • Prepare VAT returns and assist with compliance tasks.
  • Liaise with clients to answer queries and provide guidance.
  • Process purchase and sales invoices, manage supplier payments, and reconciliations.
  • Support the wider team with ad-hoc accounting duties.
What you'll need to succeed
  • Proven bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or similar environment.
  • Strong technical skills across bookkeeping, VAT returns, and reconciliations.
  • Proficiency in software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
  • A relevant qualification (e.g., AAT) or qualified by experience.
What you'll get in return
  • Competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000.
  • Hybrid working arrangement for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to work with a respected practice and build strong client relationships.
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing professional development.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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