Junior Bookkeeper
Achieve Recruitment Ltd
Shaftesbury · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£23,000 – £25,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Shaftesbury, Dorset
Category
Accounting/Financial/Insurance
Junior Bookkeeper – Full Time | Permanent | Shaftesbury, Dorset
A modern, growing accountancy practice is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Bookkeeper to join its friendly team. This role is perfect for someone building a long‑term career in practice, with opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and general accounts work.
Key Responsibilities
* Processing purchase/sales invoices
* Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records
* Preparing VAT returns
* Bank, credit card and online platform reconciliations (PayPal, Shopify, Amazon etc.)
* Supporting clients with bookkeeping queries and system setup
* Liaising with HMRC
* Assisting with payroll processing
* Supporting sole trader accounts and tax returns
About You
* AAT Level 3 or 4 student (or equivalent)
* Bookkeeping experience (practice or industry)
* Strong IT and cloud‑software skills
* Excellent communication and attention to detail
* Positive, organised, eager to learn
* Ambition to progress within accountancy practice
Desirable
* Xero, QuickBooks or Sage experience
* VAT and basic payroll knowledge
* Previous practice experience
Benefits & Development
* Ongoing training and mentorship
* Support with professional qualifications
* Clear progression opportunities
* Medical insurance
* Group life cover
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Supportive, modern working environment
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