Bookkeeper

Blusource Professional Services; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted accounting firm based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch seeks a motivated bookkeeper to manage client accounts and perform bookkeeping tasks. The position offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and hybrid options. Key responsibilities include preparing VAT returns, conducting reconciliations, and communicating directly with clients. Ideal candidates will have experience with bookkeeping software like Xero and QuickBooks. This role provides a solid work-life balance and generous benefits including 32 days holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary in-line with market rate

Flexitime

Condensed hours working

32 days holiday including bank holidays

Regular staff social days

Free parking

Great work-life balance

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience with bookkeeping software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Line 50.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients regarding queries and VAT liabilities.
• Capability to carry out detailed analysis of financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and process bookkeeping tasks.
• Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns.
• Post journals for payroll and reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Client management

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage Line 50

Job description

An established firm of accountants based in Ashby‑De‑La‑Zouch are looking to hire a job vacancy for a position, due to expanding workloads and growth of the firm.

The role is open to part-time and full-time candidates and the salary is dependent on experience.

The firm offer flexible working and the office is easily commutable from Leicester, Coalville, Loughborough, Hinckley, and Tamworth.

Main Responsibilities

The bookkeeper will work closely with client managers to manage a portfolio of clients, requesting records, carrying out bookkeeping on a variety of software, resolving queries and communicating with clients regarding VAT liabilities and payroll. Software used will include Xero, QuickBooks and Sage Line 50.

• Process bookkeeping tasks for clients
• Bank postings and reconciliation
• Prepare, review and submit VAT returns
• Post journals for payroll
• Detailed analysis of debtors and creditors reconciliation
• Liaise with clients and HMRC.

Benefits

• Competitive salary in‑line with market rate
• Flexitime and the potential for condensed hours working a full week over fewer days
• Hybrid working
• 32 days holiday including bank holidays
• Regular staff social days
• Free parking
• Great work life balance
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay