Bookkeeper

Bell Cornwall Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Cornwall Recruitment is recruiting an ambitious Bookkeeper for a growing accountancy practice in Sutton Coldfield. You will handle sales and purchase invoices, VAT returns, bank reconciliations and year-end client accounts, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of bookkeeping experience, is proficient in Xero or Sage, and comfortable visiting client premises to gather information and respond to queries.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of bookkeeping experience, including VAT preparation.
• Experience using Xero or Sage accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Processing sales and purchase invoices and bank transactions.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Carrying out regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing client accounts for year-end.
• Responding to client queries by phone, email and in person.
• Ensuring bookkeeping records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client-focused approach

Proactive attitude

Strong communication

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper

Salary: £30,000-£32,000 (dependent on experience)

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Reference: BCR/JC/32601

Bell Cornwall Recruitment is recruiting for an ambitious and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join a growing accountancy firm in Sutton Coldfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their bookkeeping career within a professional accountancy practice, and work closely with clients across different sectors.

The Role

As a Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Processing sales and purchase invoices, along with bank transactions.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Carrying out regular bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and preparing client accounts for year-end.
• Responding to client queries by phone, email and in person.
• Ensuring bookkeeping records are accurate, organised and up to date.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• At least one year's experience in bookkeeping, including VAT preparation.
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero and Sage.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to develop their bookkeeping skills.
• Happy to visit clients at their premises.

(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)