Accounts Assistant / Experienced Bookkeeper

SB Bookkeeping and Accountancy Services; Plymouth; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking a self-motivated Accounts Assistant / Experienced Bookkeeper to join their team, working flexibly from home while handling various financial tasks. The ideal candidate will need solid bookkeeping experience, be detail-oriented, and ready to support the firm in providing excellent service to its clients.

Benefits

Fully flexible annual leave entitlement

Additional Birthday holiday leave

Regular pay reviews

Regular profit based bonus

Free parking

Relaxed dress code

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or an accounts assistant, preferably in a similar role.
• Solid working knowledge of multiple accounting software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of bookkeeping software for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT Returns.
• Assistance with Year End Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships, and Limited Companies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Time management skills

Tools

XERO

Freeagent

Brightpay

Iris

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Experienced Bookkeeper

Job Title: Accounts Assistant / Experienced Bookkeeper

Location: Predominantly on a work from home basis but will be required to attend regular meetings.

Terms: Full time or Part Time Position – Preferably at least 20 Hours per week – Hours are Fully flexible

Salary: Dependent on Experience

We are looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and experienced accounts assistant / bookkeeper to join our small team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records while ensuring compliance with current accounting standards.

As a practice, we pride ourselves on being different from your traditional accountants, by offering a friendly, approachable service around the clock. This ethos has enabled our steady growth, ensuring that clients continue to appreciate and recommend us.

We still operate as a relatively small firm with a team that work remotely for large parts. We could have outsourced and grown at a more rapid rate but wished instead to concentrate on delivering a personal service to our clients.

This role would be a fantastic opportunity available for an experienced accounts assistant/bookkeeper to grow with the practice, whilst having the flexibility to fit around their day to day life.We are looking for someone to use their experience gained in order to hit the ground running, who will be happy to pitch in with all elements of the workload. Ideally the individual would be like minded, approachable and well organised, we are looking for someone who is confident in their own abilities and who takes pride in their work and the business they represent.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of the bookkeeping software for a varied portfolio of clients
• The preparation of quarterly VAT Returns.
• Assistance with Year End Accounts for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Desired Skills:

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper or an accounts assistant, preferably in a similar role
• A solid working knowledge range of multiple accounting software’s- such as XERO, Freeagent, Brightpay, Iris and Excel.
• A strong understanding of accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and the flexibility to meet deadlines
• Professional and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive and problem-solving mindset

What we can offer

• 20-37.50 hours per week depending on applicant
• The ability to work remotely
• A relaxed working environment
• Salary is dependent on experience
• Fully flexible annual leave entitlement
• Additional Birthday holiday leave
• Regular pay reviews
• Regular profit based bonus
• Free parking
• Relaxed dress code

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Accounting

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