Junior Bookkeeper

Job in Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK

Listing for: Reed

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-24

Job specializations:

Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32000 GBP Yearly GBP 32000.00 YEAR

Junior Bookkeeper Leigh-on-Sea, Essex Up to £32,000 per annum Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based Reed Accountancy Practice are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Leigh-on-Sea for a Junior Bookkeeper . This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive accountancy practice environment. The successful candidate will already have experience working within an accountancy practice and be keen to further their bookkeeping knowledge and skills.

The Role Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you will assist with the bookkeeping requirements for a varied portfolio of clients. Duties will include:
Processing bookkeeping records for a range of clients Preparing bank reconciliations Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions Supporting the preparation of management accounts Working with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage and Quick Books Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping

The Ideal Candidate To be considered for this role, you will have:
Previous experience working within an accountancy practice Experience undertaking bookkeeping duties Good knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping principles Experience using Xero, Sage and/or Quick Books Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Excellent communication skills A positive attitude and willingness to learn What's on Offer? Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience Opportunity to develop your career within a reputable accountancy practice Ongoing training and support Friendly and collaborative working environment Convenient Leigh-on-Sea location If you have previous accountancy practice experience and are looking to take the next step in your bookkeeping career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Lauren Hunsdon at Reed Accountancy Practice for a confidential discussion.