Client Bookkeeper

The opportunity

We are recruiting for this position to help meet the increasing demand for our bookkeeping services from our clients. You will have experience in bookkeeping and VAT, preferably in an accountancy practice or bureau. In the role, you will have a regular portfolio of clients to support, with a focus on timely and accurate client service. Being flexible to the ever-changing technology available to maximise efficiencies in processing, you will be familiar with key software. Flexibility in hours is offered to reflect the cycle of bookkeeping and VAT needs, however we would expect this to be an average of up to 20 hours per week.

Newark

Part Time

Account / Tax

Competitive

Flexible - up to 20 pw

ASAP

general responsibilities

Carry out all bookkeeping and data processing using accounting systems of the client or appropriate accounting system on weekly/monthly/quarterly basis.
Maintain purchase ledger, sales ledger, nominal ledger, fixed asset register (where relevant)
Carry out monthly reconciliation of all control accounts
Calculate and process monthly journals for prepayment/ accruals/depreciation/payroll and other monthly adjustments
Prepare and submit VAT returns in advance of deadline
For some clients, assist in preparation of management accounts
Manage portfolio to ensure work completed to clients’ timetable expectations and HMRC deadlines
Be involved in the promotion and expansion of our bookkeeping offering
Appropriate use of IT and applications which are suited to individual client needs
Assisting the Business Services team as necessary to ensure there is a joined up offering to our clients as well as being involved in preparation of year end accounts

skills and qualities

Some bookkeeping experience, ideally in a role where you have been responsible for several businesses’ bookkeeping
Experience/understanding of VAT legislation
Proficient and confident with IT
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Focussed on meeting deadlines through excellent organisation and multi-tasking

desirable skills

Experience or awareness of Excel, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and automated processing programmes such as Dext
Commercial approach to work
Clean driving licence with access to a car for business use as some work may be at client premises

personal skills

Motivated and committed to provide an excellent service to both clients and colleagues
Enthusiastic and desire to succeed
A strong team-player, however able to work to own timetable and workload
Excellent organisational skills – a “finisher”
Professional
Personable

working conditions and package

Part time (up to 20 hours)
Flexible working hours/conditions – some home working may be available after initial period
23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (FTE)
Annual leave trading scheme *
Salary dependant on experience
Contributory pension scheme
Healthplan cashback scheme
Permanent health insurance scheme *
Death in Service benefit

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