Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

London's Professional accountants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK accounting firm is seeking an individual to maintain accurate bookkeeping records, assist with management accounts, and manage payroll processes. Candidates should be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable using accounting software like Xero. This role provides the opportunity to enhance skills in a supportive environment, ensuring compliance with all financial obligations while meeting crucial deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills are essential.
• Must be collaborative and possess a solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience with accounting software like Xero is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate Accounting & financial records and support bookkeeping activities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Manage payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative mindset

Proficiency in accounting software

Tools

Xero

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate Accounting & financial records and support overall bookkeeping activities.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Manage payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate payments (training provided).
• Sales and Purchase Ledger processing.
• Handle payment transactions efficiently and securely.
• Complete client VAT returns with accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor key deadlines and ensure all financial obligations are met.

About You:

• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset
• You are comfortable using accounting software Xero, or similar and are happy to learn new systems
• Self-discipline, organised, proactive, able to make and justify own decisions