Bookkeeper

Company: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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Location: Farnham
Job Description:

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 roleAs 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 clientsBank and control account reconciliationsPreparation of VAT returns (with support where needed)Assisting with monthly and quarterly management accountsReviewing bookkeeping entries and resolving queriesSupporting clients with Xero cloud accounting softwareLiaising with HMRC when requiredWhat 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 VATGood Excel skills and strong attention to detailConfident, friendly communication skills and a reliable, team-focused approachSalary between £25,000 – £35,000, depending on experience and hoursTraining and support into more complex accounting workA genuinely family-friendly, low-pressure working environmentFlexible and part-time hours consideredOffice-based role in Farnham with a supportive, close-knit teamStrong 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 nowIf you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted: June 3rd, 2026