Bookkeeper

Pro-Recruitment; Stafford; Sur place; GBP 38 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Pro-Recruitment in Stafford is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Accountant for a small, friendly independent practice. You will manage a mix of bookkeeping and accounts duties across a portfolio of clients.

The role offers 3 days per week office-based work with opportunities to develop across bookkeeping, VAT returns, management accounts and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts.
• Excellent experience using Xero.
• Good communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsabilités

• Preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger work
• Assisting clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
• Supporting with general accounts and practice-related duties as required

Connaissances

Bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

VAT returns

Client communication

Independent worker

Formation

AAT/ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Outils

Xero

Description du poste

Job Title

Bookkeeper

Location

Stafford

Salary

£38,000 - £42,000

A well-established, independent accountancy practice based in Stafford is looking to appoint an experienced Bookkeeper / Accountant to join their small and friendly team. This is a varied, hands-on role that would suit either a qualified accountant or an experienced QBE who enjoys working closely with clients and getting involved across a broad range of accounting work. You will be responsible for a mixture of bookkeeping and accounts duties, supporting a portfolio of clients across their day-to-day accounting requirements.

What you will be doing as a Bookkeeper

• Preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients
• Bookkeeping and maintaining accurate financial records
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Bank reconciliations and general ledger work
• Assisting clients with day-to-day accounting queries
• Liaising directly with clients and building strong working relationships
• Supporting with general accounts and practice-related duties as required

What you will need to succeed as a Bookkeeper

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice
• Strong bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience
• Experience preparing VAT returns and management accounts
• Excellent experience using Xero - this is essential
• AAT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification would be advantageous, although QBE candidates will also be considered
• Good communication skills and a client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Why join this firm?

• A varied role within a small, friendly accountancy practice
• Opportunity to work closely with a diverse client base
• 3 days per week office-based
• A role offering genuine variety across bookkeeping, accounts and advisory support
• A supportive environment with the opportunity to develop your career

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.