Bookkeeper

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; Newport; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our client’s established accountancy practice in Newport. The role covers day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT returns, and preparation of management accounts, with emphasis on accuracy and client service.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in an accountancy setting, strong knowledge of accruals/prepayments, and proficiency in Xero; Sage 50 experience is desirable.

Formación

• At least five years' experience within an accountancy practice or similar
• A minimum of three years' practical bookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping from accruals to prepayments
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Ability to reconcile relevant control accounts
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; Xero proficiency required; Sage 50 experience desirable

Responsabilidades

• Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and data processing at client premises and in the office
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and prepayments
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Reconciling bank accounts and balance sheet control accounts
• Assisting with preparation of statutory and management accounts
• Responding to client queries and supporting day-to-day accounting tasks
• Managing multiple client accounts and meeting deadlines
• Carrying out ad hoc accounting and admin duties as required

Conocimientos

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

Accruals & Prepayments

Reconciliations

Xero

Sage 50

Excel

Client communication

Herramientas

Xero

Sage 50

Excel

Word

Outlook

Descripción del empleo

An established accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking day-to‑day bookkeeping and financial data processing, both at client premises and within the office
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and prepayments
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Reconciling bank accounts and all relevant balance sheet control accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory and management accounts
• Responding to client queries and providing support on day-to‑day accounting matters
• Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Undertaking additional ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• At least five years' experience working within an accountancy practice or similar accountancy organisation
• A minimum of three years' practical bookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping through to accruals and prepayments
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• The ability to reconcile all relevant control accounts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and proficiency in Xero. Experience using Sage 50 (formerly Sage Line 50) is desirable

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised, methodical and detail‑oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive, enthusiastic and driven, with a positive approach to their work
• Capable of managing their own workload and prioritising competing demands
• Comfortable setting personal deadlines and consistently meeting organisational deadlines
• An effective communicator, confident dealing with clients and colleagues
• Able to manage tasks efficiently and deliver work to a consistently high standard