Bookkeeper

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. What will you be doing? We’re seeking a Bookkeeper to join our Business Outsourcing Team. You will form a key part of our growing outsourcing offering and will assist the senior management team in ensuring that our outsourced finance, VAT advisory and management reporting function meets and exceeds our client expectations. Our aim is to support client decision making and enhance our outsourcing offering. The role is client facing and will involve bookkeeping data entry preparation of management accounts to a high standard on our cloud-based systems. This is a permanent role to be based at either our Edinburgh, Stirling or Kirkcaldy office, with office attendance expected to be 4 days per week – speak to your recruiter for more details. As Bookkeeper your responsibilities will include among others * Working with our OMB/SME private companies on site, remotely or at our offices. Building and maintaining good relationships with a wide range of clients * Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement within the client base * Processing Sales and Purchase Orders * Preparation of VAT returns for a range of clients * Reconciliation of key balance sheet control accounts * VAT administrative duties including VAT registrations, de-registrations and other HMRC communications as necessary * Review, analysis and interpretation of the management information ## Qual