Practice - Bookkeeper - Ilkeston

Location Ilkeston
Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £26000 to £28000
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5753

Bookkeeper Job Ilkeston | £26,000 - £28,000 | Accountancy Practice Role Ilkeston

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Office-based

About the Firm

A well-established accountancy practice in Ilkeston is looking to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their growing team.

This is a friendly, independent firm with a strong local reputation, offering a supportive working environment and exposure to a varied client base including SMEs, sole traders, and limited companies.

The Role - Bookkeeper Job Ilkeston

This is a varied and hands-on practice bookkeeping role, ideal for someone with at least 2 years’ experience in an accountancy practice looking to further develop their career.

You will work closely with accountants and clients, supporting across bookkeeping, VAT, and general compliance work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintaining accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients

  • Processing bookkeeping transactions and reconciling accounts

  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns

  • Assisting with personal tax returns

  • Supporting accountants with accounts preparation

  • Handling client queries and building strong working relationships

  • Providing general administrative support to the accounts team

About You

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice

  • AAT Level 2 or 3 qualified

  • Strong bookkeeping and VAT experience

  • Familiar with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks

  • Confident communicating directly with clients

  • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines

  • Proactive with a willingness to support the wider team

What’s on Offer

  • Salary £26,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

  • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing local practice

  • Varied role with exposure to multiple clients and industries

  • Supportive team environment with hands-on experience

  • Opportunity to develop further within practice

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for accountancy practice jobs in Ilkeston, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and well-established firm.

For more information, please contact the below:

Louise Kerrigan 
Senior Talent Partner
T: 07955 267022
E: louise@supreme-ss.com