At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage bookkeeping, VAT, and payroll for diverse clients using modern cloud software.
- Company: Join Everest Chartered Accountants, a growing and innovative practice in Royal Hillsborough.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private health insurance, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with genuine variety and excellent career development prospects.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and build strong client relationships in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: IATI qualified with proven bookkeeping and payroll experience; cloud software skills are essential.
Location: Hillsborough, BT26 (office based)
Job type: Full time, permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per annum
About Everest Chartered Accountants
Everest is a growing, modern accountancy practice based in Royal Hillsborough, serving a wide and diverse client base across Northern Ireland. We pair genuine technical expertise with the latest cloud technology to give our clients a first class service. As we grow, we are looking for a talented Bookkeeper / Accounts Technician to join our friendly and supportive team.
The role
This is a varied, hands on role at the heart of the practice. You will look after bookkeeping, VAT and payroll for a broad portfolio of clients, working with modern cloud software and a team who are always happy to share knowledge. No two clients are the same, so you will build real breadth of experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records for a varied client base, from sole traders and landlords to limited companies across many sectors
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital
- Running payrolls from start to finish, including RTI submissions, statutory payments and pension auto enrolment
- Reconciling bank accounts and sales and purchase ledgers
- Posting journals and maintaining nominal ledgers
- Liaising directly with clients to gather information, answer queries and build strong working relationships
- Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, alongside bookkeeping and payroll tools
- Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounts and reporting tasks as required
About you
Essential:
- IATI qualified as a minimum (further qualified candidates are also welcome to apply)
- Proven experience in bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, ideally within an accountancy practice
- Confident using cloud accounting software
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
- A professional, client focused approach and clear communication skills
- Able to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
Desirable:
- Experience of a practice environment serving multiple clients
- Working knowledge of Xero
- Exposure to CIS and management reporting
What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Workplace pension
- Private health insurance
- Ongoing training and support towards further qualifications
- Modern, cloud based systems that make your working day easier
- A supportive, friendly team and genuine variety in your work
Accounts Technician in Belfast employer: Everest Chartered Accountants Ltd
Everest Chartered Accountants is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment in the picturesque location of Royal Hillsborough. With a focus on employee growth through ongoing training and support for further qualifications, we provide a competitive salary and modern cloud-based systems that enhance your working experience. Join our diverse team to enjoy meaningful work with a variety of clients, all while benefiting from private health insurance and a workplace pension.
Contact Details:
Everest Chartered Accountants Ltd Recruitment Team
