Cloud Bookkeeper

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Career Development

Location: Keighley (Office-Based with Flexibility)

Join a Modern, Cloud-Driven Practice Supporting Growing Businesses

Are you an experienced Cloud Bookkeeper looking to join a progressive accountancy practice where your skills will be fully utilised and developed? Our client, a forward-thinking firm based in Keighley, is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support a diverse portfolio of clients while playing a key role in their expanding digital and MTD-focused services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced accountants, gain exposure to varied clients, and develop your career in a technology-led environment.

The Role: Your Responsibilities

You will take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate and timely financial records while supporting wider accounting processes.

Key duties include:

• Managing a portfolio of clients using cloud accounting software
• Processing financial data and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Liaising with clients via email and telephone, building strong professional relationships
• Supporting Making Tax Digital (MTD) processes and development within the firm
• Assisting senior accountants with:
  • Posting journals and adjustments up to trial balance
  • Preparation of management accounts (where applicable)
• Managing deadlines effectively and prioritising workload
• Occasional travel to client sites to collect records when required

About You: Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with strong practice experience and a solid understanding of cloud bookkeeping systems.

Essential criteria:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a UK accountancy practice
• Strong experience in bookkeeping for:
  • Sole traders
  • Limited companies
  • Partnerships
• Proficient in cloud accounting software, ideally including:
  • Xero
  • Sage Business Cloud
  • QuickBooks
  • FreeAgent
• Solid understanding of VAT processes and compliance
• Ability to prepare accounts data accurately to trial balance level
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently

Additional requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for occasional client visits) - desirable but not essential

Salary & Benefits Package

• £28,000 – £35,000, depending on experience
• Structured career progression opportunities into senior-level roles
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Exposure to a varied and growing client portfolio
• Opportunity to develop expertise in cloud accounting and MTD systems
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Modern systems and forward-thinking approach to accountancy
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Be part of a firm actively investing in digital accounting and cloud technology
• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of industries
• Work in a role offering autonomy, responsibility, and progression
• Develop both your technical and client-facing skills

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Cloud Bookkeeper ready to take the next step in your career, we would welcome your application.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.