Bookkeeper

Churchgates Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Bury St Edmunds is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to join their Accounts Team part-time (15-20 hours/week). The role includes processing transactions, reviewing VAT returns, and managing payroll for small clients. Required skills include proficiency in Xero and strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible home working policy

Pension contributions up to 6%

Private Health Insurance

CPD training encouragement

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, ideally 3-5 years in a similar role.
• Ability to process VAT returns and payroll tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process client transactions with various bookkeeping software.
• Review and submit client VAT Returns.
• Run monthly/annual payroll for clients up to 50 employees.
• Provide training and advice on bookkeeping to clients.
• Control client work in relation to timescales and perceptions.

Skills

Xero proficiency

3-5 years bookkeeping experience

Strong verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Driving license

Education

AAT level 3 or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Freeagent

DEXT

Hubdoc

Job description

Churchgates is a unique and powerful combination of Accountants, Tax Advisors, Solicitors, Financial Planners and Investment Managers. We believe that all people should be treated with respect and our culture is to maintain a friendly, professional environment where traditional values still count.

We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic bookkeeper to join our Accounts Team on a part-time basis (15-20 hours per week).

The role

• Process client transactions using various bookkeeping software in line with UK GAAP (predominantly Xero, but also quickbooks, Freeagent).

• Utilise data capture software such as DEXT, Hubdoc for efficient transaction processing.
• Review and submit client VAT Returns.
• Run monthly/annual payroll for clients with maximum of 50 employees.
• Develop successful relationships with clients for which you have client contact, ensuring high standards of service are maintained, and client satisfaction optimised.
• Provide training and advice to clients and staff on matters associated with bookkeeping, payroll, VAT Returns.
• Work with other departments and accounts team members to ensure joined up service and “one team” approach.
• Control client work in relation to timescales and client perceptions and ensure all relevant members of staff are informed of client issues.
• Adhere to internal and risk management procedures of the firm and specifically those of the accounts department.
• Visit clients on premises as and when required.
• Carry out any other duties to meet with the needs of the business.

Desired skills

• AAT level 3 or qualified by experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience working in a bookkeeping role.
• Proficient in Xero.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to manage own portfolio of clients including correspondence, telephone calls and ensuring relevant file notes are completed and filed in our document management system.
• Licence to drive in UK.

What you will receive

• A competitive salary
• Minimum 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays (full-time equiv.).
• Birthday Leave.
• Holiday purchase/sale scheme.
• Flexible home working policy.
• Matching employer pension contributions up to 6% of salary.
• Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions.
• Income Protection if you are off work due to long term illness or injury equal to 50% of salary until State pension age.
• Death in service benefit (4x basic salary).
• Private Health Insurance – Individual cover available.
• Up to two professional subscriptions paid for.
• Encouragement to develop and learn by attending training courses and CPD events.
• Soft skills workshops
• Employee Assistance programme
• Length of service recognition
• Social events paid for or subsidised by the firm