Practice - Experienced Bookkeeper - Preston

Discipline: Accounting
Salary: £28800 to £43200
Contact name: Carly Dunn

Contact email: carly@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: 5577

Experienced Bookkeeper – Preston Docklands | £28,800–£43,200

Location: Preston Docklands | Employment Type: Full-time | Seniority: Mid-Senior

A growing cloud bookkeeping team in Preston Docklands is seeking an experienced bookkeeper. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £28,800 to £43,200, excellent career development opportunities, and a supportive professional work environment.


Key Benefits

  • Competitive salary: £28,800–£43,200

  • 21 days annual leave, increasing up to 27 days

  • Free on-site car parking

  • Opportunity to work within a proactive and professional team

  • Career development and training opportunities


Role Overview

The successful candidate will manage clients’ bookkeeping records and VAT returns using cloud accounting software and Excel. The role includes occasional one-to-one client training, both over the phone and on-site, and requires strong technical skills and attention to detail.


Responsibilities

  • Enter and manage accounting data accurately

  • Reconcile key accounts, including bank, debtors, creditors, VAT, and PAYE

  • Investigate discrepancies and provide solutions

  • Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly VAT returns

  • Ensure VAT transactions are accurate and complete

  • Keep up to date with HMRC VAT regulations and cloud accounting software updates

  • Liaise professionally with clients, colleagues, and partners

  • Review clients’ bookkeeping and VAT work, responding to queries


Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, ideally in practice or self-employed

  • Strong technical knowledge of VAT, including post-Brexit regulations

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and at least two cloud accounting software platforms (e.g., Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud, Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent)

  • Excellent communication skills, highly organised, reliable, and able to work independently

  • Level 4 AAT qualified or equivalent experience

  • Access to a vehicle for client visits

  • Ability to hit the ground running and use initiative


How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact:

Amy Doumbia
Talent Partner
T: 07842 313 876
E: amy@supreme-ss.com