Bookkeeper

Job Opportunity:
Bookkeeper

Location:

Farnham, Surrey

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Sector:
Accountancy Practice / Bookkeeping & Management Accounts

TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and well‑established accountancy practice in Farnham that is looking to recruit a Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with around 1-2 years of bookkeeping experience who is looking to develop their career within accountancy practice. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a varied client portfolio and have the opportunity to develop their skills in bookkeeping, VAT and management accounts preparation.

As a Bookkeeper, you will work closely with a range of owner‑managed businesses and SME clients, supporting their day‑to‑day financial requirements and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.

This is a varied role that will provide exposure to bookkeeping, VAT compliance and management accounts preparation, alongside ongoing training and development opportunities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients
• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, bank transactions and journals
• Performing bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and other digital accounting platforms
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and software‑related questions
• Assisting with year‑end account preparation processes
• Ensuring client deadlines are met and work is completed accurately and efficiently

The successful candidate will likely have:

• 1-2 years of bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice environment
• AAT studies underway or a desire to pursue an AAT qualification
• Experience using Xero or other cloud‑based accounting software
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and double‑entry accounting
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Exposure to management accounts preparation would be highly advantageous
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with clients
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• AAT study support and ongoing professional development
• Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio
• Modern cloud‑based systems and technology
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Clear progression opportunities as your experience develops
• Long‑term career prospects within a growing accountancy practice