Bookkeeper

Confidential; Hereford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment are recruiting a Bookkeeper for a Hereford practice. You will manage client bookkeeping independently, ensuring accurate records and timely VAT submissions, while liaising with clients to resolve queries.

Ideal candidates have practice experience, double-entry knowledge, VAT experience and proficiency with cloud software (Xero/QuickBooks). AAT or QBE options welcome.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally in practice.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and VAT.
• Confidence using cloud accounting software and communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and transactions through to trial balance.
• Complete bank and control account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Resolve queries and discrepancies with clients.
• Liaise with clients on bookkeeping and VAT matters.
• Maintain accurate, well-organised records for accounts and tax work.
• Work with Xero and QuickBooks to manage accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT experience

Client communication

Independent worker

Double-entry bookkeeping

Proactive / organised

Education

AAT qualification 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

• 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

• 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.