Role:
Bookkeeper
Location: Leeds (Office Based)
Salary: £23,500 – £28,000
Hours: Full Time, Monday-Friday
We’re recruiting for a growing accountancy practice working with a diverse portfolio of limited company clients across a wide range of industries. We’re looking for an experienced and well-organised Bookkeeper to take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts preparation for a dedicated client portfolio.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently working in practice, or for an industry-based professional who prepares management accounts and is now looking for greater variety by supporting multiple clients.
You’ll work with a broad and interesting client base, gaining exposure to different sectors, and you’ll have opportunities to expand your responsibilities and progress within the practice. If you’re looking to be part of a purpose-driven, supportive team — we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
1. Managing bookkeeping for a range of clients, primarily using Xero and QuickBooks
2. Preparing and submitting VAT returns, including handling complex VAT queries and partial exemptions
3. Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts
4. Posting journals (prepayments, accruals, wages, depreciation, and adjustments)
5. Completing balance sheet reconciliations
6. Reviewing client records and correcting any discrepancies
7. Liaising with clients to request information and ensure deadlines are met
8. Collaborating with the wider team to support year-end accounts
About you
9. Experience within an accountancy practice or an in-house finance role with month-end and management accounts responsibilities
10. Confident preparing and submitting VAT returns
11. Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and journal postings
12. Comfortable managing multiple client deadlines
13. Excellent communicator who can build positive client relationships
14. High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
15. Experience with Xero and QuickBooks (knowledge of Dext or Hubdoc is a bonus)
16. Ideally AAT qualified or a member of the Institute of Bookkeepers (or working towards)
Benefits & Perks
17. Study support for professional qualifications
18. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days)
19. Company pension scheme
20. Health Cash Plan (Level 1)
21. Life Assurance – 4x salary
22. Eye test reimbursement
23. Regular social events
24. Volunteering opportunities
25. Staff discounts on Wills, LPAs, and residential mortgages