Job Description

The Company is a very successful accountancy practice in the UK, and Ireland, with 40 staff and 1500 clients. It has a reputation for excellent customer service.

The Position is permanent and full-time. We are looking for a positive, independent and progressive senior bookkeeper to report to the IT & Bookkeeping Manager in Stony Stratford. Responsibilities, which utilise various accounting systems including Xero, Xavier and Receiptbank, are: -

• VAT and VAT advice to clients
• Recording financial transactions on a day to day basis
• Reconciling balance sheet ledgers
• Posting monthly journals (payroll, accruals, prepayments, etc)
• Reviewing debtors & creditors, and investigating differences
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns through MTD
• Managing a varied portfolio of clients
• Assisting managers with any ad hoc project work required by clients

• Producing records up to trial balance

The Ideal Candidate should be AAT (level 3 or above) IAB, ICB or ACCA part qualified. They should have several years practice experience to include excellent working knowledge of VAT schemes, rates & rules. They should be able to demonstrate interest in the rapid advancement in bookkeeping technology. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of Xero, & Xero Apps, and Excel is essential. Experience of Autoentry/Receiptbank/Xavier would be advantageous. They should be meticulous, conscientious and self-motivated. They must approach their work with commercial aptitude in order to work quickly, & accurately, and to meet deadlines. They should be self-motivated, able to use their initiative and possess excellent organisational skills. They should communicate easily and confidently with clients and senior management.

Applicants will be interviewed by video initially and if successful interviewed in person as soon as can be arranged. We are looking to recruit with immediate effect. The successful applicant will typically be required to work 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities