Bookkeeper

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Shotgate; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local accountancy firm is seeking a Bookkeeper to maintain accurate financial records and handle all aspects of the bookkeeping cycle up to trial balance. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of accountancy practice experience, be proficient in Sage and Xero, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of around £28,000, hybrid working options, and a supportive office culture.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Sick pay

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for multiple clients.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Prepare VAT returns as needed.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Experience with Sage

Experience with Xero

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Location: Hornchurch

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

Package: Salary depending on experience, hybrid working, and more!

A fantastic opportunity for an established Bookkeeper has arisen within a small accountancy practice in Hornchurch. This firm, have an excellent local reputation, and boast a very low staff turnover rate.

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, flexible hybrid working, and great office culture on offer.

Bookkeeper Job Overview

• 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.

Bookkeeper Job Requirements

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

Bookkeeper Salary & Benefits

• Salary 28,000 (Circa)
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Hybrid working for 2 days per week
• Private healthcare and death in service scheme
• 35 hour working week
• Sick pay & pension contributions
• Part time of full time considered

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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