Bookkeeper

Osborne Appointments; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist accountancy firm in Northwood, Harrow is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of bookkeeping experience and advanced skills in Xero. Responsibilities include managing multiple clients, regular bank reconciliations, and preparing VAT returns. The firm offers competitive remuneration between £28,000 to £33,000 annually along with benefits like flexitime and free parking.

Benefits

Flexitime available

Free on-site parking

Company pension and events

Qualifications

• 5+ years bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Desirable: AAT/ACCA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for multiple clients using Xero.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Manage VAT clients and prepare/submission of VAT returns.
• Produce monthly/quarterly management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Advanced Xero experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Ability to manage multiple clients

Education

AAT/ACCA or similar qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper

Our client is a specialist accountancy firm supporting SMEs with transparent, all-inclusive financial services. They pride themselves on delivering accuracy, trust and excellent customer care. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.

Location: Northwood, Harrow

Salary: £28,000-£33,000 per year

Bookkeeper Benefits

• Flexitime available
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension and company events

Bookkeeper Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping for multiple clients using Xero
• Complete regular bank reconciliations
• Manage VAT clients and prepare/submission of VAT returns
• Process CIS returns monthly
• Handle accounts payable and receivable
• Carry out credit control and chase outstanding payments
• Support with payroll journals and payroll reconciliations
• Prepare month-end adjustments including prepayments, accruals and depreciation
• Reconcile key control accounts (VAT, PAYE, wages, bank, directors loan)
• Produce monthly/quarterly management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Communicate with clients regarding queries and required information
• Support statutory compliance and assist with HMRC queries

Bookkeeper What We re Looking For

• 5+ years bookkeeping experience (ideally within an accountancy practice)
• Advanced Xero experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• AAT/ACCA or similar qualification desirable

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