At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage bookkeeping and accounts for diverse clients while improving internal processes.
- Company: Reputable Chartered Accountants firm in Faversham with a modern approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, varied responsibilities, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork and personal development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in client management and accounting.
- Qualifications: Experience in bookkeeping; AAT qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 38000 £ per year.
TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Faversham with the recruitment of a Bookkeeper / Management Accounts Assistant to join their growing team. This is a particularly varied opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys bookkeeping and management accounts work but is also keen to take on wider responsibilities within a modern and forward-thinking accountancy practice.
You will work closely with a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, providing day-to-day bookkeeping and management accounting support, while also playing an important role in client onboarding and the smooth running of the firm's internal systems and processes.
The Role
- Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns
- Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Maintaining accurate accounting records using cloud-based software
- Liaising directly with clients and responding to day-to-day queries
- Supporting the onboarding of new clients into the practice
- Setting up and maintaining client records within the firm's practice management system
- Ensuring client information and internal systems remain accurate and up to date
- Supporting colleagues across other areas of the practice where required
- Helping to improve internal processes and ensure the efficient flow of information across the business
Requirements
You may be AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, qualified by experience, or simply have a strong background in bookkeeping within an accountancy practice. Ideally, you will have:
- Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice
- Some exposure to management accounts would be advantageous
- Good knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
- Confidence communicating directly with clients
- Good IT and systems skills
- A proactive approach and willingness to get involved across different areas of the business
Most importantly, the firm is looking for someone personable, organised and adaptable who enjoys being part of a close-knit team and is happy to take ownership of their responsibilities.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a really good quality firm of Chartered Accountants in Faversham where you will benefit from a varied position, exposure to a broad range of clients and the opportunity to develop your responsibilities over time. The position offers considerably more variety than a traditional bookkeeping role, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working with clients, systems and internal processes alongside their core accounting responsibilities.
Salary: £28,000 to £38,000, dependent on experience and background.
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