Bookkeeper

Autograph Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team in Newport. The role involves managing 30+ clients, handling tasks such as invoicing, bank reconciliation, and VAT preparation, mainly using Xero. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently. This position offers competitive benefits including 30 days holiday and flexible working options.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Life assurance (2 x salary)

ICAEW/ACCA subscriptions paid

Flexible working

Qualifications

• 2 years of Bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in accountancy practice for at least 2 years.
• Ability to deal with tasks on a timely basis.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with ad hoc queries raised by clients.
• Reconcile all control accounts.
• Preparation of VAT Returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero

Sage Line 50

Organisational skills

Data processing

Tools

Xero

Sage

Quickbooks

Job description

Overview

Bookkeeper
Location: Newport
Position: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: £30,000

Our Client

Autograph are working alongside a leading, dynamic, and growing Accountancy Practice based in Newport. This is a very exciting time at the company with future plans to extend the team. Their success has come from the dedication of their staff and Partners that bring knowledge and years of experience to the business. We are looking for experience Bookkeepers who have at least two years experience working in practice.

The opportunity

This role will be to work on 30+ clients - posting invoices, reconciling bank and preparing journals such as accruals, prepayments and depreciation. This will mainly be on Xero (80%) but also with other packages (Sage and Quickbooks)

Responsibilities

• Dealing with ad hoc queries raised by clients
• Experience with Sage Line 50, Xero and other products
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to reconcile all control accounts;
• Data processing and reconciliations both at clients premises and in the office
• Preparation of VAT Returns

The ideal candidate

• 2 years of Bookkeeping experience
• 2 years experience in accountancy practice
• Ability to deal with tasks on a timely basis
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Competent in setting own deadlines and meeting organisation deadlines
• Self manage work loads
• Be driven and determined

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance (2 x salary)
• ICAEW/ACCA subscriptions paid
• Flexible working

Next steps

If this sounds like a great opportunity and you can demonstrate a proven track record in initiating and delivering the above, with solid results, then please click Apply to upload your CV for consideration. Alternatively contact Hannah Dolan on 07717394140 or [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you.