Bookkeeper

Kenneth Brian Associates Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenneth Brian Associates Limited is seeking a Bookkeeper to join a friendly and professional accountancy environment. You will support a varied portfolio with bookkeeping, VAT and general accounting administration, ensuring accurate financial records.

This role is ideal for someone with practical bookkeeping experience who enjoys client interactions and meeting deadlines with the wider accounts team.

Qualifications

• Must have a practice background.
• Experience in bookkeeping or accounts-related role.
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and requesting information when required.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• AAT or another relevant accounting qualification would be advantageous, although practical experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of clients using accounting software and Excel.
• Process financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses and receipts.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring transactions are correctly treated for VAT purposes.
• Liaise with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation.
• Prepare accounts and tax documents for client approval and electronic signature.
• Maintain organised client files, records and internal deadlines.
• Support general accounting administration, including routine HMRC and Companies House correspondence.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure client work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounting software

Excel

VAT knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Time management

Education

AAT or equivalent accounting qualification

Job description

Kenneth Brian Associates are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join a friendly and professional accountancy environment, supporting a varied portfolio of clients with their bookkeeping, VAT and general accounting administration.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical bookkeeping experience who enjoys working with clients, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of clients using accounting software and Excel.
• Processing financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses and receipts.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring transactions are correctly treated for VAT purposes.
• Liaising with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation.
• Preparing accounts and tax documents for client approval and electronic signature.
• Maintaining organised client files, records and internal deadlines.
• Supporting general accounting administration, including routine HMRC and Companies House correspondence.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure client work is completed accurately and within deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

• Must have a practice background
• Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts-related role.
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicating with clients and requesting information when required.
• Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• AAT or another relevant accounting qualification would be advantageous, although practical experience will also be considered.