Bookkeeper

Interaction Recruitment; Huntingdonshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant. The role involves bookkeeping for multiple clients, processing invoices, and VAT returns. Candidates should have accounting experience and be pursuing an AAT qualification. The position is initially office-based but will transition to a hybrid model post-training. Ongoing training and study support are offered.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Study support after probation

Qualifications

• Experience within an accounting role, knowledge of transactional accounting.
• Ideally experience within a practice environment.
• Strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices.
• Resolving queries from clients.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Accounting knowledge

IT literate

Education

Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

We are actively representing a well established Accountancy Practice in their search for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

The role will be office based during the training period and will revert to a hybrid role once training is completed. The position is full time (37.5 hours per week) and reports to the Accounts Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients
• Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliation
• VAT Returns
• Resolving queries from clients
• Adhoc duties to support the team

Qualifications & Skills

• Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential)
• Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day to day transactional accounting (essential)
• Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT
• IT literate – experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills are essential

The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances and also offers ongoing training and development for the right person, with study support once probationary period is completed.

Working Arrangements

The role will initially be office based during the training period; hybrid working will be available thereafter. Applicants must live within a commutable distance from St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

How to Apply

For further information, please contact Kul Mahal (phone number removed).