09/07/2026
We are hiring - Bookkeeper
FS Accountants Limited — Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DL
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000 to £32,000 a year (dependent on experience)
About the role
We're looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join our team in Clitheroe. This is a genuinely varied, hands-on role supporting a busy practice with a diverse client base — from sole traders to small and medium-sized limited companies. We need someone who is highly organised, has real attention to detail, and is happy to get stuck in wherever the work is.
This isn't a role where you'll be left to figure things out alone — you'll be working alongside an experienced team — but we do need someone who takes ownership of their client work and takes pride in getting the details right first time.
Responsibilities
Processing day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients using Xero and other accounting software
Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate, up-to-date financial records
Preparing and submitting VAT returns
CIS processing and reconciliation where relevant to clients
Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and collect information
Supporting the wider team with ad hoc tasks as workloads require — this is a role where flexibility and a "muck in" attitude genuinely matter
Flagging issues or discrepancies proactively rather than waiting to be asked
Requirements
Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice (rather than solely in-house)
Strong working knowledge of Xero (essential); familiarity with Sage or QuickBooks an advantage
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple clients' workloads at once
High attention to detail and accuracy — this is non-negotiable given the nature of the work
A proactive, can-do attitude — someone who spots what needs doing and gets on with it
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
