Bookkeeper

Castle View Personnel; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper for a full-time position in Inverness. The ideal candidate will manage varied bookkeeping tasks, including ledger transactions and VAT processing, while ensuring high standards of client communication. The role offers a competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000 and excellent opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent holiday entitlement

Opportunities for professional exams

Qualifications

• Previous accounts/bookkeeping experience required.
• Experience with various software packages, including MS Office and financial systems.
• Organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied bookkeeping duties, including sales and purchase ledger.
• Process VAT returns and maintain financial records.
• Liaise with clients to ensure best practices.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Tools

Quickbooks

Sage

MS Office

Job description

Title: Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (Monday – Friday), part time also considered

Location: Inverness

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 depending on experience

Details:
Our client is looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper to join their team in Inverness. This is a full time role although part time may also be considered with the pattern of working hours flexible to suit.
We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to work with a very varied client base, with direct client communication and reporting to all levels of internal staff. The focus is exceptional service with an efficient, responsive, friendly, and detail orientated manner to deliver the best results for clients.

Duties include:
Varied bookkeeping duties including all sales and purchase ledger transactions and bank reconciliations.
Annual and periodic processing for VAT returns and accounts.
Use of financial software systems including Quickbooks and Sage.
Liaising with clients to ensure best practice.
Updating and maintaining accurate financial records and client information.
Operating within company procedures and statutory legislation.

Person specification:
Previous accounts/bookkeeping experience.
Experience with various software packages including MS Office and financial software systems.
Organised and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills – verbal and written.
Practice experience beneficial.

Our client offers excellent opportunities to progress and become involved in small accounts preparation and tax returns.
Further progress and support with professional exams may be considered.

As well as an excellent salary, our client also offers excellent holiday entitlement and a range of additional employee benefits.

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

Castle View Personnel (Inverness) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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