Junior Bookkeeper
Achieve Recruitment Ltd
Junior Bookkeeper – Full Time | Permanent | Shaftesbury, Dorset
A modern, growing accountancy practice is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Bookkeeper to join its friendly team. This role is perfect for someone building a long‑term career in practice, with opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and general accounts work.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase/sales invoices
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
- Preparing VAT returns
- Bank, credit card and online platform reconciliations (PayPal, Shopify, Amazon etc.)
- Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and system setup
- Liaising with HMRC
- Assisting with payroll processing
- Supporting sole trader accounts and tax returns
About You
- AAT Level 3 or 4 student (or equivalent)
- Bookkeeping experience (practice or industry)
- Strong IT and cloud‑software skills
- Excellent communication and attention to detail
- Positive, organised, eager to learn
- Ambition to progress within accountancy practice
Desirable
- Xero, QuickBooks or Sage experience
- VAT and basic payroll knowledge
- Previous practice experience
Benefits & Development
- Ongoing training and mentorship
- Support with professional qualifications
- Clear progression opportunities
- Medical insurance
- Group life cover
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Supportive, modern working environment
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.