Bookkeeper

Thompson Accountancy Services; Essex; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A small accountancy practice in Essex is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team. The role is part-time at the start but has potential for increased hours as the company expands. The successful candidate will manage bookkeeping tasks for dedicated clients, oversee payroll, and work closely with accountants.

Qualifications

• Must have worked as a Bookkeeper previously.
• Familiarity with various accounting software is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bookkeeping, payroll, and maintaining financial transactions.
• Preparing accounts for accountants and reconciling VAT submissions.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Previous experience as a Bookkeeper

Tools

Excel

Word

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper

We are a small Accountancy practice located in Hadleigh, consisting of 2 qualified accountants, 2 part qualified accountants, 4 bookkeepers, 1 admin assistant and a practice manager.

We work for small and medium–sized clients across the United Kingdom. We pride ourselves on our personal service for both individuals and Ltd companies.

We are looking for an individual who can work as part of our team.

Location: Office based SS7 2BT

• Candidate must be within 25miles commute from the office
• The role is based in the office

Bookkeeper role is:

• A permanent role
• Part time hours to start with around 21 hours a week but this has potential to increase fairly quickly as the company grows and takes on new clients.

The Bookkeeper job involves:

• Bookkeeping for dedicated clients, responsible for maintaining business financial transactions such as purchases, expenses, sales invoices and payments, reconciling bank statements.
• Weekly and monthly payroll.
• Preparation of small sole trader accounts ready for the Accountants to work on.
• Good communication must be able to talk and liaise with clients, suppliers, HMRC and work within our team.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and be proactive chasing clients and suppliers.

Bookkeeper must have worked as a Bookkeeper previously

Knowledge of the following would an advantage:

• Be proficient in Excel and Word
• Have QuickBooks, Sage, Xero,
• Clearbooks, FreeAgent, Kashflow (not essential)

The position will mainly be bookkeeping and VAT reconciliations and submissions, some payroll, and helping accountants towards completion of sole trader tax returns when they require it.