Accounts Assistant and Bookkeeper

THE GRADUATE PROJECT LIMITED; Romford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team in Romford, Essex. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Quickbooks or Xero and have excellent skills in Microsoft Excel. Responsibilities include completing VAT returns, preparing bank reconciliations, and liaising with HMRC. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and grow your accounting knowledge while supporting a diverse array of clients.

Benefits

Study support provided

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a similar bookkeeping role.
• Excellent knowledge of Quickbooks/Xero.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete VAT returns.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, process sales invoices and purchases.
• Work closely with clients to understand their requirements.
• Liaise with HMRC.

Skills

Expert knowledge of Quickbooks/Xero

Excellent experience in Microsoft Excel

Outstanding communications skills

Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills

Education

AAT or ACCA Qualified/Part Qualified

Job description

Our client is as established and growing Accountancy Practice. We are delighted to be supporting an exceptional 6 partner firm that is based in Essex that are currently looking to recruit an outstanding Bookkeeper to strengthen their team.

Main Responsibilities

• Completing VAT returns
• Preparing bank reconciliations, processing sales invoices and purchases
• Working closely with clients to understand their requirements
• Liaise with HMRC

Key Skills

• Expert knowledge of Quickbooks/Xero
• Excellent experience in Microsoft Excel
• AAT or ACCA Qualified/Part Qualified
• Experience working in a practice firm is an advantage but not a must
• Outstanding communications skills
• Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate will have 4 years within a similar role and seek a progressive accountancy practice giving you the opportunity to expand your accounting knowledge whilst working with a great spectrum of interesting clients and within an incredibly supportive and collaborative team.

This role would suit a QBE or an active studier, study support provided

If your skills and experience fulfil the above criteria then please apply now and we will be in contact with you shortly.