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Practice Bookkeeper (Management Accounts and VAT)
TPF Recruitment
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Source date: 11/5/2026
About this role
Job Opportunity: Bookkeeper (Accountancy Practice) Location: Surrey Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Sector: Accountancy Practice / Business Services TPF Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice that is looking to recruit an experienced bookkeeper to join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bookkeeping professional who enjoys managing client relationships, reviewing work and supporting businesses with their bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting requirements. The role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's digital and cloud accounting services. The Role You will manage a portfolio of clients and act as their primary point of contact for bookkeeping, VAT and management accounting matters. Key responsibilities will include: • Managing a portfolio of business services clients • Acting as the main point of contact for client queries and day-to-day communication • Monitoring WIP, billing and assisting with fee discussions • Reviewing bookkeeping work completed by outsourced teams • Reviewing and submitting VAT returns • Coordinating bookkeeping assignments and reviewing completed work • Preparing and reviewing management accounts • Peer reviewing colleagues' work within the department • Leading Xero conversions and cloud accounting implementations • Training clients on Xero and other cloud-based software • Supporting clients with MTD for ITSA requirements and submissions • Building strong relationships with clients and providing proactive support Requirements The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will likely have: • Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment • Strong bookkeeping and VAT compliance knowledge • Experience preparing and reviewing management accounts • Good knowledge of Xero and cloud accounting software • Experience reviewing work and supporting junior team members • Strong organisational and client management skills • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities • A proactive and technology-focused approach Benefits What’s on Offer • Exposure to a varied and interesting client portfolio • Significant client-facing responsibility • Opportunity to work with modern cloud accounting technology • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Excellent progression opportunities within a growing practice For a confidential on this opportunity, or other accountancy practice opportunities, please reach out to Kourtney Luckett on 01483 900 940, kourtney@tpfrecruitment.com or via Kourtney Luckett | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. Refer a Friend... We’re keen to remain the leading provider of top accountancy talent in the South East. To do this, we’re always looking to expand our network, and we know that great candidates like you can help us connect with other brilliant professionals. If your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and have relevant experience in accountancy or tax, we’d love to speak with them. As a thank you, for every candidate you refer who we successfully place in a permanent role, we will give you £200 in Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply)