Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice in Aylesbury

Job title: Bookkeeper – Accountancy Practice

Salary: up to £38000

Location: Aylesbury

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of a portfolio of clients, ensuring their financial records are accurate, up to date and compliant with relevant requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a bookkeeper who enjoys working with a variety of businesses and clients and is looking to develop their career within a professional accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Recording bank transactions and completing bank reconciliations
• Processing payments and receipts
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting clients with VAT-related queries
• Processing payroll where required
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding payments
• Producing management accounts and financial reports
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
• Liaising directly with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Working closely with accountants and other members of the practice team
• Ensuring bookkeeping is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Using accounting software to maintain client records and process transactions

Requirements

• AAT qualification or working towards an AAT qualification
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Good communication and client-facing skills
• Confident using Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting software