Accountant, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk, Financial Reporting

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and established accountancy practice within a close‑knit team environment. Working across a varied portfolio, you will split your time between statutory accounts and bookkeeping while supporting clients across their day‑to‑day accounting needs.

Reporting into the Accounts Manager, you will take on a broad role with a good level of autonomy while still having support around you. Well suited to someone who enjoys variety, values a relaxed and collaborative environment, and is looking for a stable long‑term opportunity within practice.

Job Title:

Accountant
Job Type: Perm

Location:

Fleet
Salary: £40,000
Reference no: 16101

• Prepare statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Complete bookkeeping work and maintain accurate accounting records
• Prepare working papers and supporting schedules
• Produce and maintain reconciliations across client files
• Work extensively with Xero and support clients with day‑to‑day queries
• Ensure client records are complete and ready for accounts preparation
• Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve accounting queries
• Maintain accurate documentation and meet agreed deadlines
• Support the Accounts Manager with workflow across the portfolio
• Assist with general practice duties where required

• Previous UK accountancy practice experience
• Experience preparing statutory accounts
• Strong bookkeeping experience
• Good working knowledge of Xero
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with reconciliations and schedules
• AAT, PQ or QBE qualification
• Positive and collaborative attitude
• Full right to work in the UK

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics.