📢 We’re Hiring: Experienced Bookkeeper / Management Accounts Assistant (UK Practice)

We are a fast-growing UK accountancy practice looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with multiple clients, takes ownership of their work, and is confident in delivering high-quality management accounts and VAT services.

📍 Location: Dehiwela - Mount Lavania 🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

💼 What you’ll be doing: • Managing client bookkeeping records accurately using Xero (essential) • Maintaining up-to-date accounts across multiple clients • Preparing and reviewing monthly & quarterly management accounts • Posting key journals including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, and other adjustments • Communicating directly with clients via email and phone in a professional manner

📊 VAT & Compliance: • Preparing and submitting VAT returns across various schemes • Strong understanding of partial exemption and VAT Margin Scheme • Reconciling VAT control accounts and resolving discrepancies

📒 Reconciliations & Accuracy: • Bank, PAYE/NIC, CIS, hire purchase, and finance agreement reconciliations • Investigating and resolving accounting differences efficiently

⚙️ What we’re looking for: • Proven experience in a UK accountancy practice • Advanced Xero experience (essential) • Strong VAT, bookkeeping, and management accounts knowledge • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

⭐ Desirable: • Sage and/or QuickBooks experience • Exposure to UK GAAP financial statements • Experience with corporation tax (CT600) • Ability to summarise management accounts and communicate key insights

🙌 About you: • Highly organised and proactive • Confident working independently and with clients • Strong problem-solving mindset • Professional, approachable, and dependable

If you're looking to take the next step in your accounting career within a supportive and growing practice, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or share with someone who might be a great fit!