Bookkeeper

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