Bookkeeper

ASPEN - Xeinadin Group; Fleetwood; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Fleetwood is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage daily bookkeeping tasks and ensure client satisfaction. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, especially with VAT returns and accounting software. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, and supports a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate Discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified bookkeeper or accountant with experience in bookkeeping and client service.
• Proficient in accounting software, particularly Excel and Xero.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day bookkeeping tasks with accuracy.
• Provide outstanding customer service to clients.
• Utilize IT and bookkeeping knowledge to enhance processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Customer service

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

PQ accountant or QBE

Tools

Excel

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Vacancy Name
Bookkeeper

Vacancy No
VN1323

Employment Type
Permanent

Duration
N/A

Location City
Fleetwood

Location Country
United Kingdom

Company Description
Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description
As a Bookkeeper, you will play a pivotal role in handling day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for individuals and companies. From managing VAT returns to providing exceptional customer service, you will be at the forefront of supporting our clients and ensuring their financial success.

Key Responsibilities
• Accurately complete day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Provide outstanding customer service by responding to client queries via phone and email with professionalism and care.
• Apply your knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT returns, and spreadsheet use to improve processes and outcomes.
• Utilise your IT expertise, particularly in Excel, and your familiarity with platforms such as Xero, Sage, and/or QuickBooks to support efficient working.

Key Requirements
• Qualified bookkeeper (AAT), PQ accountant, or QBE, with a passion for delivering outstanding service and driving client success.
• Previous experience working in practice.
• Good IT skills, especially in Excel and Xero.

Additional Requirements
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software - familiarity with Sage, and/or Quickbooks is advantageous.

Model
Hybrid

Salary
Competitive

Benefits
Benefits
• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:
• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental
*subject to exceptions and business needs

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