Bookkeeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bookkeeper
Up to £35K DOE
We are currently seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a leading accountancy practice based in Barnet. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual to join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a growing business. If you have experience as a bookkeeper in a UK accountancy practice we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
- Competitive salary DOE
- Regular salary reviews
- Hybrid working available
- Supportive work environment
- Genuine career progression opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing accounts up to trial balance for a portfolio of clients
- Performing bank reconciliations and processing payments
- Producing and submitting VAT returns
- Preparing CIS returns
- Liaising with clients & HMRC
- Occasionally supporting the team with processing payroll
- Training junior members of staff & covering when people are on holiday etc
- Using accounting software's such as Xero & Quickbooks
Requirements:
- At least 2 years' experience working in a UK accountancy practice environment
- Accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients
- A strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
If this sounds of interest to you please click APPLY or contact Jade on 01904 571760 for more info!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bookkeeper roles across Puro Accountancy's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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