Bookkeeper

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for an established accountancy practice. The role involves varied day-to-day bookkeeping, VAT submissions, and client support, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in an accountancy practice, strong knowledge of accruals and prepayments, and proficiency in Xero (Sage 50 desirable). Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience working within an accountancy practice or similar organisation.
• A minimum of three years' practical bookkeeping experience.
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping through to accruals and prepayments.
• Experience preparing VAT returns.
• Ability to reconcile all relevant control accounts.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook with proficiency in Xero. Experience using Sage 50 (formerly Sage Line 50) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and financial data processing, both at client premises and within the office.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and prepayments.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Reconciling bank accounts and all relevant balance sheet control accounts.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory and management accounts.
• Responding to client queries and providing support on day-to-day accounting matters.
• Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Undertaking additional ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accountancy practice

VAT returns

Time management

Client communication

Tools

Xero

Sage 50

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

An established accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team.

This is a varied role suited to an organised, self-motivated finance professional with a strong bookkeeping background, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and financial data processing, both at client premises and within the office
• Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and prepayments
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Reconciling bank accounts and all relevant balance sheet control accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory and management accounts
• Responding to client queries and providing support on day-to-day accounting matters
• Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Undertaking additional ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• At least five years' experience working within an accountancy practice or similar accountancy organisation
• A minimum of three years' practical bookkeeping experience
• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping through to accruals and prepayments
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• The ability to reconcile all relevant control accounts
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and proficiency in Xero. Experience using Sage 50 (formerly Sage Line 50) is desirable

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised, methodical and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive, enthusiastic and driven, with a positive approach to their work
• Capable of managing their own workload and prioritising competing demands
• Comfortable setting personal deadlines and consistently meeting organisational deadlines
• An effective communicator, confident dealing with clients and colleagues
• Able to manage tasks efficiently and deliver work to a consistently high standard