An independent accountancy practice is looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to their growing team. This is a varied role, where you will also be meeting local clients and assisting their bookkeeping needs.

This position is 100% office based.

The Bookkeeper position will involve managing your own portfolio of clients and providing a superior Bookkeeping service. To be considered for this opportunity you do need to have worked with cloud based accounting software, including, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks. You will be liaising with clients on site as and when required so you need to be a confident communicator who enjoys client interaction.

The Bookkeeper does need to have previous accountancy practice bookkeeping experience and ideally have gained their AAT level 3/4 qualifications. It would be highly advantageous if you are Xero Certified and accustomed to working with the software on a daily basis.

Bookkeeper duties and responsibilities;

• Posting invoices, reconciling bank and preparing journals such as accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Working with cloud based accountancy packages including, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Data processing and reconciliations both at client premises and within the office.
• Preparing VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Liaising with clients and assisting with general queries via email and telephone.
• Training clients with accountancy software.
• Assisting with junior members of the team as and when required.
• Assisting clients with training of accountancy software packages.

Working Hours;

Monday-Friday 35 hour per week, part time hours may be considered.

Free on-site parking

Strong collaborative, team working environment.

If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, we offer a referral incentive scheme.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.

Tagged as: aat level 4, bookkeeper, bookkeeping, vat returns