Bookkeeper

Jobit; Ipswich, Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company pension

On-site parking

Professional development

Support for AAT/ICB qualifications

Job summary

Jobit is seeking a Bookkeeper to join an established accounting practice in the Ipswich/Felixstowe area. You will handle day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied client portfolio and support the accounts team on projects, with occasional client visits.

The role offers a permanent position with full-time or part-time options, a salary range of £24,780 to £30,000 (full-time) with pro-rata for part-time, and benefits including a company pension, on-site parking, and opportunities for AAT/ICB

Qualifications

• Broad bookkeeping experience is required.
• Experience limited to sales ledger work will not be suitable.
• VAT return experience desirable (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Preparing VAT returns, with training available where required.
• Supporting the accounts team with 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.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts support

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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

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

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