Job Description

As a Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for undertaking bookkeeping, preparation of VAT returns, and management information for clients ensuring deadlines and proper accounting standards are met.

The Employee Offering

• Genuine work-life balance
• Accredited Investor in People
• New and improved programme for Succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Very competitive salary
• Employee Recognition awards and bonuses
• Amazing employee referral scheme, paying up to £4000 for a successful referral
• Paid CSR time
• Car lease scheme
• And more!

Main Responsibilities

Bookkeeping

• Undertake bookkeeping for a variety of clients as allocated by the line manager. As a minimum this will include, inputting data into accounts software, processing transactions, reconciling control accounts, processing supplier bank payments on behalf of the client.

• Maintain a full and accurate audit trail by filing and referencing documents in a timely manner

• Agree client balances to supporting documentation.

• Adhere to proper accounting standards

• Meet deadlines and actively monitor time budgets

• Advise line manager of any issues in a timely manner

• Complete and submit VAT returns for allocated clients

Client Relations

• Develop and maintain good client relations

• Liaise with clients directly or through relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information

• Ensure a high level of service to meet clients expectations

• Ensure that all hours worked on assignments are correctly recorded.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

2 years or more Bookkeeping experience. Knowledge of a number of accounting packages (Xero/Sage/QuickBooks). Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Organized and methodical. Client focused. Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level, for the production of letters and spreadsheets. Carry out tasks with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy. Ability to manage own time and openly discuss workloads with managers. Ability to work to deadlines and handle conflicting priorities. Ability to work under own initiative. Ability to keep calm under pressure. Experience of working within teams.