Location: Kirkwall, Orkney
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the role
We’re looking for a Junior Bookkeeper to join our growing team in Kirkwall. This is a great opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is interested in numbers, business and working with people.
You don’t need previous accountancy experience. We’re more interested in your attitude, willingness to learn and attention to detail.
As a Junior Bookkeeper, you’ll support our team with the day-to-day financial work that helps our clients keep their businesses running smoothly.
As you gain experience, there will be opportunities to take on more responsibility and develop your skills across different areas of accountancy and business advisory.
Key responsibilities
- Processing and recording financial transactions
- Raising and processing invoices
- Recording income and expenditure
- Bank and account reconciliations
- Assisting with VAT returns and other financial information
- Supporting the wider accounts team with preparation of accounts
- Using accounting software and digital systems to manage financial information
- Communicating with clients to gather information and answer straightforward queries
- Helping with general administrative tasks within the accounts team
- Learning and developing your knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and business finance
- Assisting with VAT returns and other financial information
- Supporting the wider accounts team with preparation of accounts
- Using accounting software and digital systems to manage financial information
- Communicating with clients to gather information and answer straightforward queries
- Helping with general administrative tasks within the accounts team
- Learning and developing your knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting and business finance
We’re looking for someone who is:
Good with numbers
You don’t need to be a maths genius – being comfortable working with numbers and having an interest in how businesses work is more important.
Organised and accurate
You’ll be working with financial information, so attention to detail and taking pride in getting things right are important.
Comfortable with technology
Modern accountancy involves a range of software and digital systems, so you’ll need to be willing to learn and use new technology.
A good communicator
You’ll work closely with colleagues and clients, so being able to communicate clearly and professionally is important.
Willing to learn
We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude who is keen to learn and develop. You don’t need to know everything from day one.
Reliable and organised
You’ll be part of a busy team, so being dependable, managing your time and meeting deadlines are essential.
We offer:
- On-the-job training and support
- Opportunities to develop a career in finance
- Exposure to a wide range of businesses and industries
- The opportunity to learn from experienced accountants and business advisers
- Support with relevant professional qualifications and training
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- The opportunity to take on more responsibility as your skills develop
Why CRC?
CRC is a growing accountancy and business advisory firm focused on giving business owners peace of mind and financial clarity.
We work alongside our clients as an extension of their team, helping them understand where they are now, where they want to go and what they need to do next.
As CRC continues to grow, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where you can make a genuine impact – both with our clients and within the wider business.
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