Bookkeeper-Accountancy Practice

KC Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Reading is seeking a Bookkeeper with 3-5 years of experience in an accountancy practice. You will handle bookkeeping tasks using Xero software and communicate with clients. The role offers a good salary, company benefits, and hybrid working options. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits

Good salary

Company benefits

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice.
• Highly efficient and organized.
• Team player with good rapport with clients.

Responsibilities

• Carry out weekly and monthly bookkeeping for various clients.
• Maintain client bookkeeping software (Xero accounting software).
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero accounting software

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

QuickBooks

DEXT

Job description

Reading

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out weekly and monthly bookkeeping for various clients
• Maintaining client bookkeeping software (Xero accounting software)
• Maintaining client records
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Liaising with clients to resolve questions on bookkeeping and invoices
• Supporting accountants
• Liaising with HMRC as required
• Performing other ad hoc duties as required by the role
• Experience using Xero
• Experience in using QuickBooks and DEXT preferred
• Excellent knowledge and experience of accounting processes, ideally within an Accountancy Practice
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to multitask

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within an accountancy practice
• Highly efficient and organized
• Team player with good rapport with clients
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Perform tasks to a high standard and on time

Good salary and company benefits. Hybrid working available.