Accounts Assistant / Bookkeper

Confidential; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Bedfordshire is seeking an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join a small, friendly firm. You will report to the owner and manage client bookkeeping using Xero, processing invoices, handling VAT returns and payroll, and assisting with end-of-period tasks.

The role requires 12-18 months+ experience in an accounting firm, knowledge of Xero, flexibility, and enjoyment of working in a small team. You will liaise with clients and HMRC on queries and support cloud accounting setups.

Qualifications

• 12-18 months plus experience within an accounting firm.
• Knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Flexible in approach and enjoy working in a small firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client bookkeeping records using Xero.
• Process purchase invoices, bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Prepare and file VAT returns and MTD for Income Tax Returns.
• Run payrolls and assist with workplace pension administration.
• Handle basic period end adjustments (prepayments and accruals).
• Prepare year-end working papers for accountants.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client, is a small, friendly and well-established firm of Accountants based in Bedfordshire. They are now looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to join its team.

Reporting to the owner, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining client bookkeeping records using Xero
• Processing purchase invoices, bank transactions and bank reconciliations
• Preparing and filing VAT returns and MTD for Income Tax Returns
• Running payrolls and assisting with workplace pension administration
• Dealing with basic period end adjustments including prepayments and accruals
• Preparing year end working paper files for the accountants
• Assisting with management accounts and maintaining schedules
• Reviewing bookkeeping completed by clients and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with onboarding new clients and setting up cloud accounting systems
• Supporting the preparation of quarterly and monthly management reporting packs
• Assisting clients with software queries and basic training
• Liaising with clients and HMRC on a regular basis to resolve queries
• Managing digital client records, document capture and filing systems

You should have 12-18 months plus experience within an accounting firm, have knowledge of Xero, be flexible in your approach and enjoy working in a small firm.