Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper (Accountancy Practice)
Location: Surrey
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Sector: Accountancy Practice / Business Services
TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an experienced bookkeeper to join its expanding team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing work and supporting businesses with their bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting requirements. The role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's digital and cloud accounting services.
The Role
You will manage a portfolio of clients and act as their primary point of contact for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting matters.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing a portfolio of business services clients
Acting as the main point of contact for client queries and day-to-day communication
Monitoring WIP, billing and assisting with fee discussions
Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by outsourced teams
Reviewing and submitting VAT returns
Coordinating bookkeeping assignments and reviewing completed work
Preparing and reviewing management accounts
Peer reviewing colleagues' work within the department
Leading Xero conversions and cloud accounting implementations
Training clients on Xero and other cloud-based software
Supporting clients with MTD for ITSA requirements and submissions
Building strong relationships with clients and providing proactive support
RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will likely have:
Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
Strong bookkeeping and VAT compliance knowledge
Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts
Good knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting software
Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members
Strong organisational and client management skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive and technology-focused approach
BenefitsWhat’s on Offer
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
Significant client-facing responsibility
Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting technology
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Excellent progression opportunities within a growing practice
For a confidential on this opportunity, or other accountancy practice opportunities, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on (phone number removed), or via Kourtney Luckett | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation.
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