Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Halifax; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a highly regarded accountancy practice as a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant and take your career to the next level! This reputable firm offers a dynamic work environment where you will maintain financial records, support clients, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. With a history of innovation and a commitment to personal service, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive team. If you have experience in bookkeeping and are looking for a role that values your contributions, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Standard holiday entitlement

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practice experience in bookkeeping or accounts assistance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile bank statements.
• Process invoices and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in VAT returns and support senior staff with tax filings.

Skills

Financial Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

AAT or ATT Certification

Job description

Job Description:

Bookkeeper/accounts assistant role, based within a highly experienced, forward-thinking accountancy practice established in 1919. The firm offers a wide range of services including accounting, audit, tax, business planning, payroll, and more.

They are a successful medium-sized firm with 4 partners and 50 staff, known for being innovative, approachable, practical, forward-thinking, and personal.

We are recruiting for a bookkeeper/accounts assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm and advance your career.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining accurate and current financial records for clients, including recording transactions, reconciling bank statements, and updating general ledgers.
• Preparing and processing journal entries, adjustments, and accruals for financial data accuracy.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Processing invoices, verifying coding, obtaining approvals, and managing payments; generating and sending invoices; monitoring receivables and following up on overdue payments.
• Bank Reconciliations: Reconciling bank and credit card statements, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring cash accuracy.
• VAT Returns and Tax Filings: Assisting in VAT return preparation, ensuring compliance and timely submission; supporting senior staff with tax returns for various entities.
• Client Support: Providing administrative assistance, responding to inquiries, resolving issues, and managing document preparation and filing; liaising with clients to gather financial information and ensure timely deliverables.

Minimum Requirements:

• No formal qualifications required; AAT or ATT preferred.
• At least 2 years of practice experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Standard holiday entitlement and progression opportunities.

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