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Bookkeeper

Seymour John Ltd

Bishop's Castle

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 30,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their family-run business in Bishop's Castle. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support the accounts function by managing daily activities and preparing accounts and VAT returns. With a competitive salary and flexibility in hours, you will work in a hybrid environment once fully trained. Join a motivated team where your skills will be valued, and contribute to the success of a well-loved local business while enjoying a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Flexibility on hours
Hybrid working available
Opportunity to work with a motivated accountant
35-hour working week

Qualifications

  • Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally from a practice or standalone role.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily accounts activities, ensuring timely completion.
  • Prepare accounts and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Numeracy Skills

Education

AAT Level 4 Qualification

Tools

Xero
QuickBooks
Sage
Excel

Job description

Bookkeeper | Bishops Castle | Permanent | 4/5 Days a Week | Hybrid | £26,000 - £30,000

Seymour John is exclusively partnering with a well-loved local business in Bishops Castle to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a family-run company and play a key role in supporting the accounts function. The role involves assisting multiple clients with their accounts and managing various responsibilities simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Manage daily accounts activities, ensuring timely completion.
  2. Prepare accounts and VAT returns.
  3. Communicate effectively with customers.

Who We're Looking For:
  1. Must have AAT Level 4 qualification.
  2. Proven bookkeeping experience, ideally from a practice or a standalone bookkeeping role.
  3. Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
  4. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  5. Basic Excel skills and experience with Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage.
  6. Positive attitude and ability to work well within a team.
  7. Strong numeracy skills.

What's in It for You?
  1. Competitive salary (£26k - £30k).
  2. Flexibility offered on hours and working days.
  3. Hybrid working available once fully trained.
  4. Opportunity to work with a motivated, forward-thinking accountant.
  5. 35-hour working week (or 27 hours if working 4 days per week).

If you have the experience and skills required for this role, we'd love to hear from you.
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