Job Description

Accountancy Practice specialists our client is currently working with a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Beaconsfield who are seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience of undertaking bookkeeping, the preparation of VAT returns and (ideally) management accounts within a practice environment and may be AAT qualified or QBE.

The successful individual will be responsible for liaising with multiple clients and will ideally have strong software experience (eg. Sage and Xero), to deal with any ad hoc client queries.

The successful individual will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and flexible/ part time working hours will also be considered.

Duties & Responsibilities:

*Preparing accounts to trial balance
*Undertaking bookkeeping for clients
*Preparation of management accounts (ideally but not essential)
*Preparing VAT returns
*Preparation of CIS returns
*Bank reconciliations
*Maintaining up to date complete financial records
*Liaising with multiple clients at any one time, maintaining and developing relationships
*Attending clients’ premises as required to discuss / gather relevant information

Requirements:

*AAT Qualified or Qualified by Experience
*Strong Double Entry bookkeeping skills
*Knowledge of Sage & Xero desirable
*Experience of working in practice is essential

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities