Bookkeeper

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper for a practice in Swansea. The role includes managing a portfolio, client interactions, and using cloud-based software like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks. Hybrid working arrangements are available after the probation period. AAT level 3/4 qualifications and previous bookkeeping experience are essential. Competitive hours and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Referral incentive scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in accountancy practice bookkeeping.
• Ability to manage a client portfolio and provide high-quality service.
• Competence in preparing VAT returns and other financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Post invoices and reconcile bank accounts.
• Prepare journals such as accruals and prepayments.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping queries via email and phone.

Skills

Cloud-based accounting software

Confident communication

Client interaction

Education

AAT level 3/4 qualifications

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

A large, Swansea based practice is looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to their growing team. This is a varied role, where you will also be meeting local clients and assisting their bookkeeping needs.

Hybrid working options are available once you have completed the probationary period.

Full and part time hours will be considered for this position.

The Bookkeeper position will involve managing your own portfolio of clients and providing a superior Bookkeeping service. To be considered for this opportunity you do need to have worked with cloud based accounting software, including, Sage, Xero and QuickBooks. You will be liaising with clients on site as and when required so you need to be a confident communicator who enjoys client interaction.

The Bookkeeper does need to have previous accountancy practice bookkeeping experience and ideally have gained their AAT level 3/4 qualifications.

Practice Bookkeeper duties and responsibilities:

• Posting invoices, reconciling bank and preparing journals such as accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Working with cloud based accountancy packages including, Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Data processing and reconciliations both at client premises and within the office.
• Preparing VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Liaising with clients and assisting with general queries via email and telephone.
• Training clients with accountancy software.
• Assisting with junior members of the team as and when required.
• Assisting clients with training of accountancy software packages.

Working Hours and Benefits:

Monday-Friday 37.5 hour per week for full time and part time hours will also be considered.

Free on-site parking

Strong emphasis on continued professional development. Excellent social culture within the practice.

Hybrid, working from home options are available with this role.

Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy/ sell annual leave.

If this role is not quite right for you but know someone who might be suitable, we offer a referral incentive scheme.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment are acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.