Job Description

My client is a leading Accountancy Practice with a really strong brand and presence within their industry.

This is a great opportunity to join a highly reputable business on a permanent basis, here in Leicester.

The role of Bookkeeper includes the following duties:

• Undertake bookkeeping for a variety of clients as allocated by the line manager
• 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

What's on Offer

Permanent employment and fantastic employee benefits

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

2 years or more Bookkeeping experience. Knowledge of a number of accounting packages such as Xero, Sage and 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. 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.