Bookkeeper

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing firm as a Bookkeeper, where you'll manage your own portfolio of clients and enjoy flexible working hours. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with clients, providing essential bookkeeping services and training on various packages. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and client interaction, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise. Enjoy benefits like hybrid working, generous leave, and a corporate reward scheme, making this position not just a job but a rewarding career path in the accounting field.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

23 days annual leave

Additional holiday purchase

Access to corporate reward scheme

Qualifications

• AAT qualified with 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in Public Practice.
• Extensive experience with Xero and ability to train clients on bookkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare and file VAT returns and conduct month-end reviews.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Client Communication

Xero

VAT Returns

Reconciliations

Education

AAT Qualification

Tools

Xero

CCH

Job description

Exciting opportunity to join a fast growing, Top 50 UK firm as an experienced Bookkeeper. This role comes with a lot of responsibility as you will take control of a portfolio of clients. Working hours can be flexible to suit you and hybrid working is available. Whilst this is a full-time role, part time hours may be available for the right candidate.

Bookkeeper – Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working is available
• 23 days annual leave with an additional day gained after each year of service
• The ability to purchase additional holiday days
• Access to the corporate reward scheme

Bookkeeper – About The Role

You will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients. Duties will include:

• Managing the day-to-day bookkeeping requirements of your clients
• Reconciliations of control accounts and month end reviews
• Preparing and filing VAT returns
• Communicating directly with HMRC
• Providing training to clients on various packages and bookkeeping skills as required

The successful Bookkeeper will have/be:

• AAT qualified with a minimum of 2-3 years bookkeeping experience, preferably within a Public Practice
• Extensive experience with Xero (Xero certification preferable)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• This is a client facing role so you must have the ability to confidently interact with clients
• Experience with CCH is preferable