Bookkeeper

TWP Accounting LLP; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Weybridge is seeking a passionate Bookkeeper to maintain financial records and assist clients. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and is proficient in using accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a bookkeeper.
• Capable of managing financial records without supervision.
• Ability to adapt quickly to accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients.
• Process sales and purchase invoices and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and control accounts.

Skills

Proficient in bookkeeping to trial balance

Strong numerical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TWP is a well established firm of chartered accountants, tax and business advisers with offices in Weybridge, Cranleigh, Guildford and Kingston upon Thames. With over 50 highly skilled employees, including partners, we are a firm committed to delivering exceptional service to both individual and corporate clients.

We are actively recruiting a Bookkeeper who is passionate about making a difference to join our friendly and supportive working environment on a full time or part time basis. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced accounting professionals. TWP has a varied client base giving candidates the opportunity to get involved with a variety of work and development opportunities.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Post journals for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other necessary adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, petty cash, and other control accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Prepare VAT returns and submit them in line with current HMRC regulations (if applicable).
• Ensure all entries are posted accurately to produce trial balances ready for review by Client Managers.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries, gather necessary documentation, and ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining efficient bookkeeping processes and use of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent).
• Provide periodic financial information to assist in decision-making and statutory compliance.

Skills and Knowledge

• Capable and driven accounting professional, ideally AAT qualified, part qualified or qualified through experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a bookkeeper.
• Proficient in bookkeeping, without supervision, and up to trial balance
• Confident and competent using a wide range of cloud-based accounting and bookkeeping platforms, including Xero, QuickBooks and FreeAgent.
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to understand, evaluate, and interpret financial data to support client decision-making.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently, proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome.
• Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft office, specifically Microsoft Excel.

Competitive salary and package available

Start Date: Immediate

Applications should be made by email or post including a full C.V. and a covering letter to:

Mitchell Noyes
TWP Accounting LLP
The Old Rectory
Church Street
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8DE

Please Note: TWP Accounting will not pay agency fees where speculative and/or unsolicited CVs are submitted by any means. For any CVs which are submitted without agreement from the TWP HR or Recruitment team, then we reserve the right to contact and work directly with these candidates without payment of any agency fees at all.