At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial data for various clients.
- Company: Established accountancy practice with a supportive team environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Ideal for organised, proactive individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and enhance your finance skills while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Five years in accountancy and three years of practical bookkeeping experience required.
An established accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team.
This is a varied role suited to an organised, self-motivated finance professional with a strong bookkeeping background, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and financial data processing, both at client premises and within the office
- Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and prepayments
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Reconciling bank accounts and all relevant balance sheet control accounts
- Assisting with the preparation of statutory and management accounts
- Responding to client queries and providing support on day-to-day accounting matters
- Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
- Undertaking additional ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required
Requirements
- At least five years' experience working within an accountancy practice or similar accountancy organisation
- A minimum of three years' practical bookkeeping experience
- Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping through to accruals and prepayments
- Experience preparing VAT returns
- The ability to reconcile all relevant control accounts
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and proficiency in Xero. Experience using Sage 50 (formerly Sage Line 50) is desirable
- The Ideal Candidate
- Highly organised, methodical and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Proactive, enthusiastic and driven, with a positive approach to their work
- Capable of managing their own workload and prioritising competing demands
- Comfortable setting personal deadlines and consistently meeting organisational deadlines
- An effective communicator, confident dealing with clients and colleagues
- Able to manage tasks efficiently and deliver work to a consistently high standard
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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Bookkeeper in Newport employer: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Belper, where your role as a Legal Secretary will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a health cash plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development, ensuring you thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our commitment to exceptional customer service and a collaborative work culture makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and fulfilling careers in the legal sector.
Contact Details:
Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment Recruitment Team
