Job Description

• Data processing and reconciliations both at clients premises and in the office
• Bookkeeping to accruals and prepayments level
• Preparation of VAT Returns
• Assistance on accounts preparation
• Other ad-hoc duties
• Dealing with ad hoc queries raised by clients
• Experience with Sage Line 50, Xero and other products
• Ability to reconcile all control accounts
• Ability to work unsupervised (Required)

Working arrangements
The working week: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) to be worked from 8.30AM to 5.00PM with flexibility of hours to meet specific work demands.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 2 additional discretionary Christmas shutdown days not counted as part of holiday entitlement
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Pension Scheme arrangements
• Flexible working.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 3 years bookkeeping experience
• At least 2 year’s experience within an accountancy organization
• Knowledge of:
• Xero
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Accountancy package such as IRIS, SAPA etc. (desirable)
• Sage Line 50 (desirable) 
• Ability to deal with tasks on a timely basis
• Communication ie, speaking to clients and colleagues
• Enthusiasm coupled with drive and determination
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Ability to perform well in a team environment
• Ability to perform well as an individual
• Self-manage work loads
• Competent in setting own deadlines and meeting organization deadlines
• Flexible to work longer hours when required e.g., to meet deadlines and projects.