Bookkeeping including preparing, processing and recording bank transactions, processing purchase, sales and general ledger entries;
Preparation of bank and cash and all other balance sheet reconciliations;
Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and other strategic reports;
Preparation and online submission of quarterly VAT returns;
Assisting clients with general accounting and bookkeeping support and advice;
Manage own workload in order to complete allocated tasks to time.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
At least three years relevant practical experience working in a firm of accountants preparing management accounts;
Good VAT knowledge including experience dealing with. Knowledge of the margin scheme preferential but not essential;
Good IT skills including excel, word and outlook;
Detailed knowledge of Sage, Xero and QuickBooks accounting software with a strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping and quick processing skills;
Experience of acting for cash business including restaurants;
Experience of completing and submitting CIS returns is helpful;
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to priorities workloads and work under pressure;
Confident to work at clients' premises unsupervised.