Bookkeeper

Interaction Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established accountancy practice is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant in St Ives, Cambridgeshire. You will be responsible for bookkeeping for client portfolios, processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns. The role offers hybrid working post-training and ongoing training support. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and knowledge of relevant software such as Sage and Xero. Flexible working hours to accommodate individual needs.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Study support after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting roles and knowledge of transactional accounting is essential.
• IT Literate with experience of accounting software is advantageous.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bookkeeping duties for various clients.
• Process and post sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Resolve queries from clients and complete adhoc duties.

Skills

Experience within a practice environment

Knowledge of day to day transactional accounting

Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT

IT Literacy with Sage and Xero

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification such as AAT

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

We are actively representing a well established Accountancy Practice in their search for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Initially this role will be office based during the training period, however it will revert to a hybrid role once the training period has been completed.

Working as part of a well established team, this role will require you to work full time 37.5 hours per week, reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients
• Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliation
• VAT Returns
• Resolving queries from clients
• Adhoc duties to support the team

Applications are welcomed from individuals with the following skills and experience:

• Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential)
• Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day to day transactional accounting (essential)
• Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT
• IT Literate - experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisations skills are essential

The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances, but they also offer ongoing training and development for the right person, along with study support once probationary period is completed.

This role will initially be office based during training period, however hybrid working will be available, however applicants must live within a commutable distance from St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

For further information, please contact Kul Mahal on (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

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