Bookkeeper
Spalding (office based)
£26,000 - £31,000
A well-established accountancy practice in Spalding is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its friendly and supportive team. This is a varied client-facing role offering genuine autonomy, with responsibility for managing your own workload and supporting a portfolio of clients across their bookkeeping and accounting needs. The role would suit an experienced practice bookkeeper looking to gain greater variety and responsibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Preparing bookkeeping records for a varied portfolio of clients.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Completing bank and control account reconciliations.
- Reviewing client records and identifying queries or discrepancies.
- Preparing accounts to trial balance stage.
- Assisting with interim and management information.
- Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve bookkeeping queries.
- Working with cloud accounting software, including Xero.
- Supporting the wider accounts and taxation team.
- Managing your own workload and ensuring deadlines are met.
Personal Requirements
- Good bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
- Experience preparing VAT returns.
- Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
- Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Confidence communicating directly with clients.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
- Experience preparing accounts to trial balance would be advantageous.
- AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, or qualified by experience.
- Experience with Xero would be particularly useful.
- Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Free on-site parking.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development.
- Genuine autonomy over your workload.
- Direct client contact.
- Annual team away day.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a varied role within accountancy practice, with greater autonomy and direct client responsibility, apply today.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Bookkeeper - Practice in Spalding employer: Butler Rose Careers
Join a leading Top 10 accountancy firm in Norwich, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises professional growth and development. With a diverse client portfolio and a supportive team environment, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your audit skills while taking ownership of assignments and building valuable client relationships. Enjoy competitive salaries and a commitment to employee well-being, making this an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
