At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage client accounts, prepare financial statements, and handle VAT returns using cloud software.
- Company: Join a customer-focused accountancy practice in Preston with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Great opportunity for ambitious individuals to manage their own clients and work autonomously.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact on clients' financial success.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping or accounts assistance, preferably in an accountancy practice.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Square Peg Associates are working with a highly customer‑centric Accountancy Practice, who is recruiting a Bookkeeper based in Preston.
They are seeking a professional and experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to process external clients' accounts.
This will mainly be using cloud based software Xero / Quickbooks / Sage.
Experience in an Accountancy Practice is essential for the position or proven inter company, multiple company or group accounts experience.
The role is an office based position with hours of 9am - 5pm. Option of 4 or 5 working days a week (full time or part time).
Salary is negotiable, dependent upon the level of experience, circa £30 - £33k per annum.
Duties & Responsibilities of a Bookkeeper
- Responsibility of managing a portfolio of clients for all bookkeeping, and accounts processing services.
- Preparation of accounts to trial balance
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and submissions
- Bank reconciliations, Purchase ledger and Sales Ledger
- CIS Returns
- Customer service, answering customer queries with confidence with the support of the team
Experience required of a Bookkeeper
- Experience in a similar Bookkeeping / Accounts Assistant role
- Must have experience of working in an Accountancy Practice or similar experience of producing accounts for multiple businesses or group of companies.
- A personable, customer driven, people person
- Have a positive can‑do attitude
- Have a passion to go the extra mile to support client queries
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant to manage their own clients, work autonomously and be part of a great small team of accounting staff.
Please apply online today or contact Suzanne at Square Peg Associates for immediate consideration.
Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.
About Square Peg Associates
At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England.
Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate.
We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level.
Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.
If you're interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates. co. uk.
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Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant (Practice) in Preston employer: Square Peg Associates
Square Peg Associates is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Preston. With flexible working options and a focus on employee growth, we empower our Bookkeepers to manage their own client portfolios while being part of a dynamic team. Join us to enjoy competitive salaries, a customer-centric culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the accountancy sector.
