Bookkeeper

Doulaitou Management; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee discount

Job summary

Doulaitou Management is seeking a highly skilled Bookkeeper to join our team in the United Kingdom. You will take ownership of bookkeeping for a range of clients and deliver accurate accounting services.

The role covers daily bookkeeping, reconciliations, stock counts, year-end liaison with auditors, and proactive client advice, with a focus on meeting deadlines and maintaining strong relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping experience in practice.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and VAT.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare debtors, creditors, and bank reconciliations to support management reporting needs.
• Carry out physical stock counting and other month-end activities.
• Attend to in-person banking needs on behalf of the business.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaise with auditors where required.
• Maintain relationships, act as main contact for queries and provide proactive advice.
• Contribute to process improvements and meet deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client service

Multi-tasking

Education

AAT Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Bookkeeper to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to take ownership of our company's businesses and deliver exceptional bookkeeping and accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a range of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant standards.
• Prepare debtors, creditors, and bank reconciliations to support all necessary management reporting needs.
• Carry out physical stock counting and other business month-end activities.
• Attend to in-person banking needs on behalf of the business.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and liaise with auditors where required.
• Maintain strong business relationships, acting as the main point of contact for queries and providing proactive advice.
• Contribute to process improvements and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

Requirements

• Candidate must have at least AAT Level 2 or an equivalent qualification
• Must have proven experience in a bookkeeping role within practice
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and VAT.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong client service skills.
• Proficiency in cloud accounting software such as Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel.
• Must have full UK working rights
• Candidate who speaks Italian will be an added advantage.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount