Overview
We are looking for an engaging, supportive, and experienced bookkeeper to join our entrepreneurial and independent firm, with an existing high calibre of team members and fantastic clients both regionally and nationally.
Whyfield offers a huge range of support to businesses of all sizes including sole traders, partnerships, charitable organisations and limited companies. The turnover of these businesses can range from several hundred to several millions of pounds. While working alongside our team, you’ll play a key role in supporting a range of clients from day one.
You’ll bring your experience and knowledge, take responsibility for delivering high-quality work, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued success of the team.
Responsibilities
* Bookkeeping – reviewing and reconciling business transactions to support budgeting, forecasting and planning for the future.
* Creation and presentation of management accounts for clients.
* VAT calculations and preparation of returns.
* Using cloud software, such as Xero and QuickBooks.
* Attending and contributing to team meetings.
* Engaging in regular communication with internal and external stakeholders through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings.
* Maintaining an excellent relationship with clients by keeping them up to date on the financial health of their business and offering helpful advice.
* Managing your own portfolio of clients independently, while collaborating with the team to meet deadlines and share best practice.
Requirements
Must-have:
* L3 AAT/ICB/IAB minimum
* Previous bookkeeping experience of two years within a practice setting or three years in industry.
* Experience with VAT returns
* Experience with accounting software
* Confident communicating directly with clients
* Happy to travel to Threemilestone, Truro
Nice-to-have (and potentially more important attributes):
* Experience supporting multiple clients at once
* AAT L4 or equivalent
* Experience with management accounts preparation
* Detailed knowledge of VAT transactions
* Experience with CIS returns
* Good knowledge and experience using both Xero and QuickBooks, as well as add-on software such as Dext
* Excellent team communication and a proactive member of a team
* A good sense of humour with the ability to adapt and overcome and see the positive in a situation
Benefits
* A company culture that promotes work/life balance – a 4-day working week for all roles at Whyfield
* An individual development plan with clear progression and regular 6-monthly reviews
* Access to professional financial advice and planning
* A commitment to your continued professional and personal development
Other benefits
* Time off above statutory leave
* Paid CPD
* Training support
* Paid professional subscriptions
* A list of company perks including a yearly Duvet Day, social and wellbeing events calendar, exercise bike and standing desk, and more
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per year.
At Whyfield, pay is not pro-rata for the 4-day working week. The salary shown is the salary you get, even though we work fewer hours. Meaning you have more time to do the other things you love.
This role is office-based, in Threemilestone, nr Truro.
Permanent, full-time position.
To apply, please fill in the Careers Form on our website.
whyfield.co.uk/accountancy-careers-whyfield
Close date for applications: 26th September 2025
We will be interviewing as we go.
Apply here: whyfield.co.uk/accountancy-careers-whyfield
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Accounting
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