Bookkeeper
London
09-03-2026
Job Type
Permanent
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Accountancy (Not Big 4)
Division
Finance and Accounting
Job Title
Bookkeeper (F&A)
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
GBP £29,000.00 - GBP £35,000.00
Job ID
165207
Job Description
Bookkeeper
London
Permanent
£29,000 - £35,000 DOE
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing boutique accountancy firm in London. The firm is looking to recruit a technically strong and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join their small, collaborative team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Generate sales invoices in Xero using client-provided information or data from client-based systems
- Transfer data from Dext or Pleo to Xero with correct nominal coding and VAT treatment
- Input data into Xero accurately, ensuring correct nominal coding, VAT treatment, and utilising tracking categories and client recharge tracking where necessary
- Reconcile bank accounts in Xero, including importing bank statements if required
- Enter data from various client systems and add-ons such as Stripe, Go Cardless, and Inventory systems
- Input month-end journals for prepayments, accruals, income in advance, etc.
- Promptly request missing information from clients in a courteous manner
- Preparing monthly/quarterly management reports when required
- Verify the accuracy of VAT audit reports
- Ensure awareness of VAT treatment for goods and services outside the UK
- Prepare VAT reconciliation reports monthly/quarterly
- Run payroll/pension using Xero including sending payslips and reporting to HMRC based on data received from the client.
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:
- Prior experience in bookkeeping (1-2 years)
- Proficiency in Xero, familiarity with Dext or Pleo preferred
- Confident with Excel and general financial reporting
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
- Competitive base salary
- Flexible hybrid working (2 days in the office and 3 days working from home)
- Pension
- other excellent benefits
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