Bookkeeper & Office Manager

Sweeting & Smedley Limited is a well-established accountancy practice based in Hurst, near Wokingham. We work with a varied portfolio of SME clients and pride ourselves on providing a friendly, professional and reliable service.

We are looking for an experienced, organised and proactive Bookkeeper & Office Manager to join our growing team.

This is a varied role combining the firm's internal bookkeeping with office management and administration duties. It would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership, keeping things running smoothly, and working in a busy professional services environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing the firm's internal bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing and credit control, while also supporting the day-to-day running of the office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is confident with bookkeeping and enjoys being a central point of support for both clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the firm's internal bookkeeping using QuickBooks
• Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns
• Running the monthly payroll process
• Managing invoicing and credit control
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office
• Setting up new clients on internal systems and software
• Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately
• Welcoming clients and visitors to the office
• Maintaining accurate client records and administrative systems
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team

About You

The ideal candidate will be experienced, reliable and highly organised, with strong bookkeeping skills and the confidence to manage a broad range of office responsibilities.

You will need to have:

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice or professional services environment
• Good working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Experience processing payroll
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy office
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• A proactive, hands on approach and willingness to support the wider team

Why Join Us?

• Join a friendly and well-established accountancy practice
• A varied and trusted role within a friendly accountancy practice
• The opportunity to take ownership of key internal finance and office processes
• A supportive working environment
• Competitive salary based on experience

How to Apply

If you are an experienced bookkeeper who enjoys variety and would like to play an important role in the smooth running of a friendly accountancy practice, we would love to hear from you.