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Posted March 31, 2025

Required: Full-time Bookkeeper

Hours: Full-time (36.25 hours per week)

Please submit a covering letter and CV, applicants not submitting a covering letter will be automatically rejected.

Whitesides Chartered Accountants is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants based in Horsforth. We are looking for a full-time bookkeeper to join our close-knit team. Our supportive, friendly environment and flexible approach to work makes us a great place to build your career.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced bookkeeping specialist to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintain accurate financial records and supporting our clients. There will be an opportunity to expand the role of the bookkeeping team within the practice with the introduction of Making Tax Digital from April 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate financial records using bookkeeping software (mainly Xero and Sage)
  • Process accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts
  • Generate monthly financial reports
  • Prepare VAT and CIS Returns

What We Offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Flexible working arrangements with an opportunity to work from home up to 40% of your hours and flex your hours around the office core hours.

On-site car parking

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity for professional development

Requirements

AAT Level 2 or 3 Bookkeeping qualification (or equivalent)

Minimum 2 years’ bookkeeping experience

Proficiency in Xero, Sage or similar accounting software

Knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office applications

Good communication skills, both verbal and written, professional phone manner

Excellent attention to detail

Confident, organised and keen to learn

Application

All applications should be emailed directly to [email protected]

The closing date for applications is 13 April, although we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable application is received, interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.