Accounts Assistant / Bookkeper

Recruiter
The GK Group Limited
Location
Bedford
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
17 September 2026
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Job description

Our client, is a small, friendly and well-established firm of Accountants based in Bedfordshire. They are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join its team.

Reporting to the owner, you will be responsible for:

Maintaining client bookkeeping records using Xero
Processing purchase invoices, bank transactions and bank reconciliations
Preparing and filing VAT returns and MTD for Income Tax Returns
Running payrolls and assisting with workplace pension administration
Dealing with basic period end adjustments including prepayments and accruals
Preparing year end working paper files for the accountants
Assisting with management accounts and maintaining schedules
Reviewing bookkeeping completed by clients and resolving discrepancies
Assisting with onboarding new clients and setting up cloud accounting systems
Supporting the preparation of quarterly and monthly management reporting packs
Assisting clients with software queries and basic training
Liaising with clients and HMRC on a regular basis to resolve queries
Managing digital client records, document capture and filing systems

You should have 12-18 months plus experience within an accounting firm, have knowledge of Xero, be flexible in your approach and enjoy working in a small firm.

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