Full-Time Bookkeeper – UK Accounting Firm (Xero)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$7/hour

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Sep 21, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

ABOUT US
LJY Accountants is a growing UK accounting practice. We look after about 80 limited company clients, many of them property investors and small business owners. We run a fully digital, hands-off service, and our team is growing fast. This is a long-term role for the right person.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Day-to-day bookkeeping for UK limited companies in Xero
- Bank reconciliations, and coding transactions accurately
- Processing sales and purchase invoices, receipts and bills
- Month-end and quarter-end tidy-ups ready for VAT returns and year-end accounts
- Communicating directly with clients every day about their bookkeeping: updates, questions and chasing missing receipts or information
- Taking the occasional phone or video call with UK clients
- Keeping client records organised, and flagging anything unusual to the team

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 2 years' bookkeeping experience (UK clients strongly preferred)
- Confident with Xero (Dext, Hubdoc or AutoEntry is a plus)
- Understands UK VAT basics and the difference between a sole trader and a limited company
- Strong attention to detail. You like numbers that balance.
- EXCELLENT written and spoken English. You will be dealing with UK clients directly every day and occasionally speaking to them on the phone, so clear, professional communication is essential.
- A FAST, RELIABLE internet connection is a must (plus a backup option such as mobile data), as well as a quiet place to work and take calls

NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with property or rental company bookkeeping
- Bookkeeping or accounting qualification (e.g. BS Accountancy)

WHY JOIN US
- Long-term, stable full-time role
- A growing firm with room to take on more responsibility
- Friendly, supportive team

HOURS
Monday to Friday, mostly overlapping with UK business hours.

TO APPLY
Send a short message about your UK bookkeeping experience and the software you've used, and include your internet speed (a screenshot from speedtest.net is ideal). Put "Xero Bookkeeper" as the first line of your application so we know you've read the ad.

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