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Posted 29 July, 2026

Client Bookkeeper

Armstrong Knight
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Client Bookkeeper\n

Location: Wanstead, Essex (Hybrid Working Available)

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Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity\n

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Client Bookkeeper to join a well-established and highly regarded accountancy practice with an excellent reputation for delivering first-class service to a diverse portfolio of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to join a progressive firm that embraces cloud technology, offers genuine career progression and values work-life balance.

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The Role\n

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You will be responsible for managing the bookkeeping requirements of a varied client portfolio, providing an efficient, accurate and proactive service whilst building strong client relationships.

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This is a client-facing role offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work closely with businesses across a broad range of sectors.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Managing a portfolio of bookkeeping clients.
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  • Preparing and maintaining accurate accounting records.
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  • Processing sales and purchase ledgers.
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  • Bank and control account reconciliations.
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  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
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  • Processing CIS returns where applicable.
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  • Preparing management accounts information.
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  • Assisting clients with cloud accounting software.
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  • Liaising directly with clients to resolve bookkeeping queries.
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  • Supporting the Accounts team with year-end preparation.
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  • Ensuring compliance with HMRC and current VAT legislation.
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  • Building long-term client relationships through exceptional service.
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About You\n

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The successful candidate will ideally possess:

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  • Previous bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice.
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  • Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously.
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  • Excellent knowledge of VAT.
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  • CIS experience would be advantageous.
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  • Experience using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
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  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
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  • Excellent attention to detail.
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  • Confident communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships.
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  • AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
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What's on Offer?\n

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  • Competitive salary.
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  • Hybrid working.
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  • Flexible working arrangements.
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  • Modern cloud-based systems.
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  • Ongoing professional development.
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  • Friendly, supportive team.
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  • Genuine career progression opportunities.
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  • Interesting and varied client portfolio.
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  • Excellent work-life balance.
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If you're an experienced Client Bookkeeper looking to join a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice where your skills and experience will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.