Bookkeeper
Spalding (office based)
£26,000 - £31,000

A well-established accountancy practice in Spalding is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team. This is a varied client-facing role offering genuine autonomy, with responsibility for managing your own workload and supporting a portfolio of clients across their bookkeeping and accounting needs. The role would suit an experienced practice bookkeeper looking to gain greater variety and responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

  • Preparing bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients.
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
  • Completing bank and control account reconciliations.
  • Reviewing client records and identifying queries or discrepancies.
  • Preparing accounts to trial balance stage.
  • Assisting with interim and management information.
  • Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.
  • Working with cloud accounting software, including Xero.
  • Supporting the wider accounts and taxation team.
  • Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met.

Personal Requirements

  • Good bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
  • Experience preparing VAT returns.
  • Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
  • Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
  • Confidence communicating directly with clients.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
  • Experience preparing accounts to trial balance would be advantageous.
  • AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience.
  • Experience with Xero would be particularly useful.
  • Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Ongoing CPD and professional development.
  • Genuine autonomy over your workload.
  • Direct client contact.
  • Annual team away day.
  • Friendly and supportive working environment.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role within accountancy practice, with greater autonomy and direct client responsibility, apply today.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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£26,000.00 - £31,000.00
Per annum
GBP26000.00 - GBP31000.00 per annum
Added 01/10/2026
Reference: 26365_1790873391

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