Bookkeeper

STOKE NEWINGTON ACCOUNTANTS; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy practice in London is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage financial records for multiple clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of accountancy practice experience and be proficient with accounting software including QuickBooks, Sage, and Xero. This role offers a competitive salary of approximately £26,000 and benefits including holidays, sick pay, and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Sick pay & pension contributions

35 hour working week

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience.
• Proficient in bookkeeping up to trial balance without support.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Post journals for accruals, prepayments, and adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assist in maintaining efficient bookkeeping processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity for an established Bookkeeper has arisen within a small accountancy practice in Southgate. This firm, have an excellent local reputation. They are looking for a Bookkeeper, confident in carrying out the bookkeeping cycle up until trial balance, who can hit the ground running. With a competitive salary on offer.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients in compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Post journals for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other necessary adjustments.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit cards, petty cash, and other control accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers, ensuring they are kept up to date.
• Prepare VAT returns and submit them in line with current HMRC regulations (if applicable).
• Ensure all entries are posted accurately to produce trial balances ready for review by senior accountants.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries, gather necessary documentation, and ensure timely processing of transactions.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining efficient bookkeeping processes and use of accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage).
• Provide periodic financial information to assist in decision-making and statutory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years accountancy practice experience
• Proficient in bookkeeping, without support, and up to trial balance
• Experience in Quickbooks, Sage and Xero
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Salary & Benefits

• Salary 26,000 (Circa)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• 35 hour working week
• Sick pay & pension contributions
• Only full time considered
• Only applications from British Citizens and Indefinite Leave to Remain Only

NO AGENCIES PLEASE!