Bookkeeper

Impression Recruitment Ltd.; Skipton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual holiday

Company pension scheme

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Varied portfolio of clients

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Impression Recruitment Ltd. in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to manage a varied portfolio of small business clients.

You will maintain accurate financial records, process client information through cloud accounting software, and support the senior team with accounts preparation. The role suits someone with thorough bookkeeping experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills who enjoys building relationships with clients and developing

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeper experience in an accountancy practice or similar environment
• Experience preparing accounts for sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• Strong knowledge of cloud accounting software
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage and prioritise your own workload

Responsibilities

• Manage a small portfolio of clients, ensuring accurate inflow and processing of financial information
• Maintain up-to-date accounting records using cloud accounting software
• Liaise with clients by telephone and email to obtain and clarify financial information
• Process bookkeeping transactions and keep client accounts accurate and efficient
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on behalf of clients
• Assist senior accountants with preparation of accounts for a range of businesses
• Process accounting entries through to trial balance
• Assist with preparation of management accounts when required
• Support senior team with a range of accounting and bookkeeping tasks
• Ensure work is completed accurately within deadlines
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in client accounts
• Maintain high-quality client service and positive relationships

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Organisational skills

Accounts preparation

VAT returns

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Are you an experienced Bookkeeper with strong accounting experience and looking for an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and growing accountancy practice based in the Skipton area as a Bookkeeper, where you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of small business clients. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing client information through accounting software and supporting the senior accountancy team with accounts preparation.

Working within a professional and collaborative environment, this role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper who is confident working with a range of businesses, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys building strong relationships with clients. You will have the opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge, work across a varied client portfolio and develop your career within a supportive practice environment.

Key Responsibilities As a Bookkeeper

• Manage a small portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for the accurate inflow and processing of financial information
• Maintain accurate and up to date accounting records using cloud accounting software
• Liaise directly with clients by telephone and email to obtain and clarify financial information as required
• Process bookkeeping transactions and ensure client accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently
• Prepare and submit VAT returns on behalf of clients
• Assist senior accountants with the preparation of accounts for a range of businesses
• Process accounting entries through to trial balance
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts where required
• Support the senior accountancy team with a range of accounting and bookkeeping matters
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or queries within client accounts
• Maintain a high standard of client service and develop positive working relationships

Experience Required as a Bookkeeper

• Previous experience working as a Bookkeeper within an accountancy practice or similar environment
• Excellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses, including sole traders, limited companies and partnerships
• Strong practical bookkeeping experience with the ability to manage client accounts independently
• Good knowledge and experience using cloud accounting software
• Experience using Sage, Xero and QuickBooks would be highly advantageous
• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Ability to prepare accounts and financial information to a high standard
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident liaising directly with clients by telephone and email

In Return as a Bookkeeper you will receive

• £28,000 - £35,000 annual salary, dependent on experience
• Full time, Monday to Friday
• 23 days annual holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to work with a varied portfolio of small business clients
• Ongoing opportunities to develop your accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Opportunity to support experienced senior accountants and broaden your practice experience
• Genuine opportunity to develop your career within a growing accountancy practice

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