Bookkeeper

Recruiter: IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Location: Keighley
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Full Time
First listed by Ontap: 7 October 2026

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Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper Location: Keighley, North Yorkshire Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper with strong accounting experience and looking for an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and growing accountancy practice based in the Keighley area as a Bookkeeper, where you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of small business clients. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing client information through accounting software and supporting the senior accountancy team with accounts preparation.

Working within a professional and collaborative environment, this role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper who is confident working with a range of businesses, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys building strong relationships with clients. You will have the opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge, work across a varied client portfolio and develop your career within a supportive practice environment.

Key Responsibilities as a Bookkeeper:

Manage a small portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for the accurate inflow and processing of financial information

Maintain accurate and up to date accounting records using cloud accounting software

Liaise directly with clients by telephone and email to obtain and clarify financial information as required

Process bookkeeping transactions and ensure client accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently

Prepare and submit VAT returns on behalf of clients

Assist senior accountants with the preparation of accounts for a range of businesses

Process accounting entries through to trial balance

Assist with the preparation of management accounts where required

Support the senior accountancy team with a range of accounting and bookkeeping matters

Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

Identify and resolve discrepancies or queries within client accounts

Maintain a high standard of client service and develop positive working relationships

Experience Required as a Bookkeeper:

Previous experience working as a Bookkeeper within an accountancy practice or similar environment

Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses, including sole traders, limited companies and partnerships

Strong practical bookkeeping experience with the ability to manage client accounts independently

Good knowledge and experience using cloud accounting software

Experience using Sage, Xero and QuickBooks would be highly advantageous

Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns

Ability to prepare accounts and financial information to a high standard

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Confident liaising directly with clients by telephone and email

In Return as a Bookkeeper you will receive:

£28,000 - £35,000 annual salary, dependent on experience

Full time, Monday to Friday

23 days annual holiday

Company pension scheme

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of small business clients

Ongoing opportunities to develop your accounting and bookkeeping skills

Opportunity to support experienced senior accountants and broaden your practice experience

Genuine opportunity to develop your career within a growing accountancy practice

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper with strong accounting experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing accountancy practice, APPLY TODAY!

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on protected characteristics.

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