Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Bookkeeper Accountant to manage client accounts in Preston. This office-based role offers flexibility, with opportunities for part-time work. The ideal candidate will be experienced in bookkeeping, comfortable with accounting software like XERO, and possess strong customer service skills. Competitive salary of £28-32k is negotiable, along with benefits including pension and study support.

Benefits

Pension

24.5 Holidays + Bank Holidays

AAT Study Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping/accounts role.
• Ability to manage clients' accounts with minimal supervision.
• Strong digital skills in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of clients for bookkeeping services.
• Preparation of accounts to trial balance.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

XERO

Customer service

Time management

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage

FreeAgent

Job description

Overview

We are working with a forward thinking and continually growing Accountancy Practice, looking for a Bookkeeper Accountant to process client accounts in the Preston and surrounding area.

Hours

37 hrs a week - 8.30am - 4.30pm (Fri finish at 4pm) - 37hrs (Flex to suit / Part time available)

Location

Office-based role, with client-site options for experienced candidates

Salary

£28-32k negotiable

Benefits

• Pension
• Holidays 24.5 + Bank Holidays

Study

AAT Study Support

After 1 yr Death in Service & Cash Plan

Opportunity

Opportunity of Bookkeeper

This is a role for someone who simply loves Bookkeeping, someone who knows the challenge of deadlines, can update clients' records with confidence and can hit the ground running with some initial training and guidance.

Do you have good overall digital skills and have worked with XERO, Free agent or Sage?

As a Bookkeeper, you'll be experienced, personable, customer driven and a people person who enjoys the responsibility of managing clients' accounts and portfolio for accounts processing services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibility of managing a small portfolio of clients for all bookkeeping, and accounts processing services.
• Preparation of accounts to trial balance
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and submissions
• Bank reconciliations, Purchase ledger and Sales Ledger

Experience required

• Experience in a similar Bookkeeping / Accounts role
• Qualified by experience or AAT Part Qual /Qualified
• Ability to work solely with minimum supervision
• A personable, customer driven, people person
• Have a positive can-do attitude
• Have a passion to go the extra mile to support client queries

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage their own clients and work.

Please apply online today for immediate consideration.

Join this dynamic team

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you're an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you're interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.