Bookkeeper

Autograph Specialist Recruitment; Hereford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper in Hereford to manage a varied client portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely bookkeeping and VAT compliance. You will handle invoicing, reconciliations and VAT submissions, liaising with clients on accounting matters.

The ideal candidate has practice bookkeeping experience, a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and proficiency with Xero or QuickBooks, with a proactive, independent working style.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within practice.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• VAT experience.
• Confidence using cloud accounting software.
• Good client communication skills.
• Proactive, organised, able to work independently.
• AAT qualified, Part-qualified or QBE candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio from invoicing to trial balance.
• Perform bank and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Resolve queries and discrepancies with clients.
• Maintain accurate, well-organised records for accounts and tax work.
• Work with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Double-entry bookkeeping

VAT experience

Client communication

Independent working

Education

AAT qualified

Part-qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Bookkeeper

Hereford

Salary DOE

Autograph Recruitment are working with a successful accountancy practice in Hereford to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, managing client work and taking ownership of accurate, timely bookkeeping and VAT.

The Role

You will manage bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio, including:

• Processing invoices and transactions through to trial balance
• Completing bank and control account reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Resolving queries and discrepancies
• Liaising with clients on bookkeeping and VAT matters
• Maintaining accurate, well-organised records for accounts and tax work
• Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks

About You

We re looking for someone with:

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within practice
• A strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• VAT experience
• Confidence using cloud accounting software
• Good client communication skills
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently
• AAT qualified, part-qualified or QBE candidates are all welcome.

We also welcome confidential conversations about your career if this role is not quite the right fit.

We look forward to hearing from you.