NXTGEN is excited to be working with a well established and growing independent accountancy practice that is looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to its team.
This is a role for someone who wants more than simply processing numbers. You'll have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of your clients, build strong relationships and become a trusted part of their day to day business. With a varied portfolio and plenty of autonomy, no two days will look exactly the same.
You'll be joining a friendly and close knit practice where people are encouraged to get involved, share ideas and play a part in the firm's continued growth. Rather than being restricted to one area of bookkeeping, you'll have exposure across a broad range of services and work directly with owner managed businesses, giving you the chance to understand your clients and provide practical support that genuinely adds value.
Alongside managing your own portfolio, you'll have the freedom to get involved in improving processes, supporting new client onboarding and helping less experienced members of the team. There is plenty of scope to make the role your own and develop alongside the practice as it continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing your own portfolio of bookkeeping clients from start to finish
- Preparing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using cloud accounting software
- Preparing and submitting VAT Returns while ensuring Making Tax Digital compliance
- Preparing management accounts and year end trial balances
- Processing client payroll, including PAYE, pensions and CIS where required
- Acting as the main point of contact for clients, providing practical advice and day to day support
- Assisting with onboarding new clients and ensuring a smooth transition into the practice
- Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate
- Working both from the office and on site with clients to provide a high level of service
- Contributing ideas to improve internal processes and support the continued growth of the practice
- Building strong, long term relationships with clients and representing the practice professionally
What We're Looking For:
- AAT, ICB or equivalent qualified
- At least five years' bookkeeping experience gained within a UK accountancy practice or similar environment
- Strong working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, FreeAgent or similar cloud accounting software
- Experience managing your own client portfolio independently
- Excellent communication skills with a client focused approach
- Organised, proactive and able to manage your own workload effectively
- A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment
- Someone looking for a long term opportunity within a growing independent practice
What's On Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility across your own client portfolio
- The opportunity to become a key member of a growing independent practice
- A friendly, supportive and close knit team
- Exposure to a varied client base across a wide range of industries
- A business where your ideas, experience and contribution will be genuinely valued
- A collaborative office environment with plenty of variety in your day to day work
- Long term stability and the opportunity to develop alongside the practice
If you're an experienced Bookkeeper who enjoys working closely with clients, taking ownership and having a real say in how you work, this could be a great next move.
You'll have the independence to manage your own portfolio, the variety that comes with working with a broad range of owner managed businesses, and the support of a team that genuinely values what you bring. Most importantly, you'll be joining a growing practice where you can build long term relationships, make a visible contribution and develop your career as the business continues to move forward.