Bookkeeper (Accounts Prep support)

Gleeson Recruitment Group; Lewisham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Study Support

Job summary

Hyra is recruiting for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant in an Independent Accountancy Practice in Surrey. The role covers end-to-end bookkeeping, management accounts prep, and VAT/compliance tasks for owner-managed businesses and SMEs. You will also assist with personal and corporate tax returns and payroll runs as required.

Candidates should have at least 2 years in practice, and hold AAT Level 3 or be studying ACA/ACCA. Hybrid working is available after probation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in an Accountancy Practice.
• AAT Level 2, 3 or 4 qualified OR studying ACA/ACCA.
• End-to-end bookkeeping and VAT preparation for external clients.
• Some exposure in a client facing position.

Responsibilities

• End to end Bookkeeping.
• Assist with preparation of management accounts.
• Assist with year end statutory accounts under FRS 102 & FRS 105.
• Prepare VAT Returns.
• Assist with personal and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with client payroll cycles as needed.

Education

AAT Level 3 OR ACA/ACCA in progress

AAT Level 2 OR 4 OR ACA/ACCA in progress

Tools

End-to-end bookkeeping

VAT returns

Management accounts

Job description

Bookkeeper/ Accounts Assistant (Independent Accountancy Practice) - £30,000 to £35,000 per annum

Location - Surrey

Qualifications required - AAT Level 3 qualified or studying towards ACA/ ACCA

About the Client

This client is an Independent Accountancy Practice offering Accounts Prep, Tax, Financial Outsourcing, Payroll and Audit services. Their clients are predominantly Owner-Managed Businesses and SME Organisations across a wide variety of industry sectors.

This business currently has 20 employees and due to growth across their client portfolio are looking to increase their team.

About the Position

This position is an all round Accounts Assistant/ Bookkeeper vacancy. Including:

• End to end Bookkeeping
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of year end statutory accounts under FRS 102 & FRS 105
• Preparing VAT Returns
• Assisting with preparing personal tax returns
• Assisting with preparing corporate tax returns
• ADHOC requirement of assisting with running client payroll cycles.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years experience working in an Accountancy Practice environment
• Either AAT Level 2,3 or 4 qualified OR studying towards ACA/ ACCA
• Minimum experience required is end to end bookkeeping and VAT preparation for external clients
• Some exposure in a client facing position.

What is on offer:

• £30,000 to £35,000 per annum base salary
• Hybrid working after successful probation - 3 days in office weekly, 2 days from home.
• Study Support
• Opportunity to develop skills across all areas of an accountancy practice