Job title: Bookkeeper
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Accountancy & Finance
Sub-Functional Expertise: HR & Recruitment
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Preston, UK
Job published: 2025-07-03
Job ID: 40346
Contact name: Jake Harris
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: j.harris@h-fts.com

Job Description

Bookkeeper — Accountancy Practice
Preston | Up to £30,000 | Full-Time | Office-Based

The Opportunity
Join a long-established, growing accountancy firm in Preston that prides itself on high-quality service and a welcoming team environment. You’ll handle bookkeeping for a variety of clients and play a key role in keeping the practice running smoothly.

Why Apply?

  • Stable, family-run firm with over 40 years’ presence in Preston.

  • Supportive culture with long-serving team members.

  • Competitive salary up to £30,000 plus annual discretionary bonus.

  • Flexible working hours for the right person.

  • Free on-site parking and regular team social events.

What You’ll Do

  • Deliver accurate bookkeeping for multiple clients.

  • Complete bank reconciliations and analysis.

  • Prepare VAT returns.

  • Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries.

  • Support the day-to-day running of the office.

What We’re Looking For

  • 4+ years’ bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.

  • AAT qualified.

  • Confident using Sage Accounts, QuickBooks, Xero and Excel.

  • Strong communication skills and a professional, trustworthy approach.

  • Team player with the initiative to work independently.

The Details

  • Full-time, office-based role in Preston.

  • Hours: 9.00am–5.00pm (Mon–Thu) and 9.00am–4.00pm (Fri). Flexibility may be available.

  • Full training on internal systems provided.

 

Ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values and supports its people? Contact jake on j.harris@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 to find out more.