Assistant Accountant

4794106
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Farnham
  • Working Pattern

    Part-time,
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Accountancy Firms
  • Pay

    £20-30,000 DOE

An established, fast‑growing accountancy practice is looking to add a bookkeeper to join their friendly team.

Your new company

We’re working confidentially with a well‑established and growing Farnham‑based accountancy practice with a loyal local client base and a genuinely supportive culture. They are looking to add a bookkeeper to their friendly, office‑based team. The team value being together in the office and offering a calm, well‑structured environment with plenty of support and offer the options of full or part-time flexible work and free parking.

Your new role

As Bookkeeper, you’ll take responsibility for day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of SME clients, working closely with experienced colleagues who are happy to train and support you. While the role is rooted in core bookkeeping, there is clear training provided into VAT, management accounts and more complex work over time, should you wish to progress.
This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role within a collaborative office environment.
Responsibilities will include:

Day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
Bank and control account reconciliations
Preparation of VAT returns (with support where needed)
Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accounts
Reviewing bookkeeping entries and resolving queries
Supporting clients with Xero cloud accounting software
Liaising with HMRC when required


What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience as a Bookkeeper
    Hands‑on Xero experience
    Studying or open to studying AAT (Level 2–4)
    Exposure to bookkeeping and VAT
    Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail
    Confident, friendly communication skills and a reliable, team‑focused approach
    Salary between £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience and hours
    Training and support into more complex accounting work
    A genuinely family‑friendly, low‑pressure working environment
    Flexible and part‑time hours considered
    Office‑based role in Farnham with a supportive, close‑knit team
    Strong benefits package and clear long‑term progression

What you'll get in return

  • Salary between £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience and hours
  • Training and support into more complex accounting work
  • A genuinely family‑friendly, structured low‑pressure working environment
  • Flexible and part‑time hours considered
  • Office‑based role in Farnham with a supportive, close‑knit team
  • Strong benefits package and clear long‑term progression

What you need to do now

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