Bookkeeper

Position: Bookkeeper - 25 hours a week
Bookkeeper (Part-Time, 25 hrs/week)
Derby

A well-established accountancy practice in Derby is looking for a Bookkeeper to join the team on a part-time, permanent basis. You’ll support a varied SME client base, delivering accurate bookkeeping and VAT returns, helping clients stay compliant and up to date.
The role Working closely with the wider accounts team, you’ll take ownership of bookkeeping across multiple clients, ensuring deadlines are met and records are maintained to a high standard.

Key responsibilities:

Bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients (sole traders, partnerships and limited companies)
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
Bank and ledger reconciliations, maintaining control accounts
Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain missing information
Using cloud accounting systems and supporting digital/MTD processes where required
Providing clean, reliable records to support accounts preparation

About you
Previous experience in a bookkeeping role (practice background beneficial)
Confident preparing VAT returns
Comfortable using Sage accounting software and Excel
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle deadlines
A professional communicator with a client-service approach

Qualifications:

AAT qualified (or part-qualified) and/or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Desirable:

Knowledge of Making Tax Digital (MTD)
What’s on offer
Permanent position working 25 hours per week
Pension
Free parking
Supportive, friendly practice environment with a stable client base Location
Derby (office-based)

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