Sewell Wallis is currently seeking a motivated Bookkeeper to join our clients team in their Accountancy practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice looking for an experienced and meticulous Bookkeeper in Northwest Leeds. If you're someone who thrives in a client-focused environment and enjoys working with modern, cloud-based accounting systems, this is the perfect role.
As Bookkeeper, you will manage a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate, compliant, and up to date, playing a key part in delivering high-quality bookkeeping services.
About the job:
Maintain accurate financial records using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other cloud-based systems.
Deliver monthly bookkeeping services for a portfolio of clients.
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns in line with UK VAT legislation.
Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support.
Provide training to clients on accounting software packages.
Train and support junior team members.
Contact HMRC on behalf of clients where required. About you:
Proven experience as a Bookkeeper within an accountancy practice or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and VAT legislation.
Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and other cloud-based accounting systems.
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting client relationships. What's on offer?
Up to £30,000 per annum
Office-based role within a supportive team environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Exposure to a broad client base and varied workload.
Additional leave
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance For further details, please contact Emma Johnsen.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions