Bookkeeper

An independent Newport based practice are looking to add a Practice Bookkeeper to their growing team. This is a varied role, where you will be working closely with clients and assisting their bookkeeping needs. You will be working in a friendly and flexible accountancy practice environment with excellent transport links. The Practice Bookkeeper position will involve managing your own portfolio of clients and providing a superior Bookkeeping service. To be considered for this opportunity you do need to have worked with cloud based accounting software, including, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks. You will occasionally be liaising with clients on site as and when required so you need to be a confident communicator who enjoys client interaction. The Bookkeeper does need to have previous accountancy practice bookkeeping experience and ideally have gained their AAT level 4 qualification. Part time position, two days per week. Hybrid working will be considered once the probationary period has bene passed. Excellent work/life balance, generous annual leave entitlement and working in a friendly and flexible team. Practice Bookkeeper duties and responsibilities; Posting invoices, reconciling bank and preparing journals such as accruals, prepayments and depreciation. Working with cloud based accountancy packages including, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. Data processing and reconciliations both at client premises and within the office. Preparing VAT returns. Assistance with Accounts preparation to trial balance. Liaising with clients and assisting with general queries via email and telephone. Training clients with accountancy software. Assisting with junior members of the team as and when required. Assisting clients with training of accountancy software packages. Working Hours; Two days per week. Free on-site parking If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, we offer a referral incentive scheme . Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ