Bookkeeper
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30K to £35K PA |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3ES |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4493725_1767610152 |
Summary
Job Title: Bookkeeper
- Client: Accountancy Practice
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Schedule: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
- Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per year
- Location: Guildford (hybrid working)
- Study Support Available: Yes
About the RoleAre you an experienced bookkeeper looking for a position where your skills and attention to detail are truly valued? Whether you've worked in practice or managed your own portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll be joining a top 10 accountancy practice with a long-standing client base and a close-knit team that prides itself on delivering a personal, professional service. This is an opportunity to build genuine relationships and work in an environment that values its people as much as its clients.
Key ResponsibilitiesManaging bookkeeping for a variety of clients (sole traders, partnerships, limited companies)Preparing VAT returns and ensuring complianceMaintaining accurate financial records and reconciling accountsLiaising with clients to resolve queries and provide guidanceSupporting the wider team with ad-hoc accounting duties
Required Skills & ExperiencePrepare bank reconciliations of UK & foreign bank accountsPrepare a standard accruals-based VAT reconciliationCan reconcile turnover per VAT returns to turnover in accountsReconcile payroll control accounts and reflect adjustments in accountsAbility to prepare a gross wages reconciliation to agree the balance in the accountsHas knowledge of common VAT schemes such as cash accounting, flat rate and partial exemptionIs able to prepare a VAT return under flat rate accounting for review.Can reconcile the balance owed per VAT return to the VAT ledgerIs able to explain to clients payment and submission dates for VATIdentify and manage bank rules in XeroAbility to communicate payment dates, amounts and reference numbers accuratelyDemonstrate ability to confidently communicate with HMRC via telephoneReconcile intercompany loan accountsA relevant bookkeeping/accountancy qualification or qualified by experience (e.g. AAT).
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your CV
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