Freelance Bookkeeper - AAT Qualified - Xero & QuickBooks Certified
Workload: Approximately 10–22 hours per week, depending on client requirements
Office attendance: Approximately one day per week, by mutual agreement
Hourly rate: £25–£32, depending on experience
We are a small, established accountancy practice based in Covent Garden, London, comprising two partners and two senior accountants. Our clients work predominantly in the media, entertainment and arts sectors.
The role involves providing bookkeeping services to a range of clients, together with organising client information, monitoring deadlines and ensuring assignments are completed efficiently.
You will work alongside experienced accountants in a friendly, supportive environment, with exposure to a varied client base.
We value a careful, well-organised approach to work and an ability to work effectively with clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
Client Bookkeeping
- Maintaining bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Processing purchase and sales transactions
- Preparing VAT returns
- Reviewing records and resolving discrepancies
- Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
- Preparing bookkeeping schedules and supporting information
- Working with Xero and QuickBooks Online
Client Coordination & Organisation
- Organising and monitoring agreed bookkeeping assignments
- Following up on outstanding client information
- Keeping track of deadlines and ensuring work progresses efficiently
- Maintaining clear and accurate records
- Providing progress updates on assignments
- Helping improve bookkeeping processes and efficiency
Qualifications and Experience
- Required AAT Level 3 or above qualification, or AATQB qualified bookkeeper status
- Current Xero Advisor Certification
- Current QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor
- Certification Practical bookkeeping experience, including reconciliations and VAT returns
- Sound working knowledge of UK VAT principles and their application to bookkeeping
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients
- Ability to work independently and manage agreed deadlines
Desirable
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice
- Experience handling bookkeeping for multiple clients
- A general understanding of UK business taxation
- Familiarity with practice management systems
