Bookkeeper

Additional Resources; Ipswich, Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Support for professional development

Qualification support

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking two Bookkeepers to join a growing accountancy practice serving individuals and businesses across diverse sectors. The role supports a varied client portfolio with day-to-day bookkeeping and related accounting activities, with one full-time and one part-time position available.

The full-time role offers a salary range of £24,780 - £30,000, with pro-rata salary for part-time. Based in Ipswich or Felixstowe, the role includes pension, parking and development

Qualifications

• Broad bookkeeping experience is required.
• VAT return preparation experience (Training can be provided).
• Experience using Xero is required.
• Previous accountancy practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns and assist with client projects.
• Support the accounts team on various client and internal projects.
• Occasionally attend client premises as required.
• Complete bookkeeping using accounting software.
• Progress toward managing a portfolio of regular bookkeeping clients with support from colleagues.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Xero experience

VAT returns

Tools

Xero

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join an established accountancy practice providing a comprehensive range of accounting, taxation, compliance and business support services to individuals and businesses across a variety of sectors

As a Bookkeeper, you will be Supporting a varied client portfolio with day-to-day bookkeeping and related accounting activities. We are seeking 2 Bookkeepers, 1 full-time and 1 part-time.

This is a permanent role offering a salary range of £24,780 - £30,000 for full-time, with part-time salary calculated on a pro-rata basis. You will be based in either Ipswich or Felixstowe.

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing VAT returns, with training available where required
• Supporting the accounts team with specific client and internal projects
• Attending client premises occasionally when required
• Completing bookkeeping using a range of accounting software
• Progressing towards managing a portfolio of regular bookkeeping clients with support from colleagues

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or in a similar role.
• Broad bookkeeping experience is required
• Experience limited to sales ledger work alone will not be suitable.
• Previous accountancy practice experience.
• VAT return preparation experience (Training can be provided)
• Experience using Xero

Shift:

• Full-time: 37.5 hours per week, ideally 7.5 hours per day.
• Part-time: Minimum 2 days per week, ideally Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
• Flexible working policy available.

Whats on offer

• Competitive Salary
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Support for professional development
• Opportunity to work towards qualifications such as AAT or ICB

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Bookkeeper to develop their career within an established accountancy environment.