Bookkeeper and Accounts Preparation Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Bookkeeper and Accounts Preparation Specialist to join their supportive team in Watford. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic environment, where your ideas are valued. You'll manage bookkeeping for diverse clients, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. If you have a passion for accounting and enjoy working with Xero, this position is perfect for you! Join a firm that celebrates success and fosters a fun, inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage bookkeeping for various clients.
• Prepare annual financial statements and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts Preparation

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Xero

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Watford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper and Accounts preparer. Please see below for the job specification. Are you interested?

Bookkeeper and Accounts Preparation Specialist

This is a well-established and reputable accountancy practice, dedicated to providing high-quality services to a diverse range of clients. They believe in maintaining a fun, inclusive atmosphere where everyone’s ideas are valued, and they celebrate their successes together. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Accounts Preparation Specialist to join this friendly and supportive team.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and manage the bookkeeping for a variety of clients in different industries.
• Prepare annual financial statements and working papers for review by manager.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations.
• Prepare client payrolls, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Complete month-end procedures such as bank/cash reconciliations, debtors and creditors review, month-end journals for stock, depreciation, accrued expenses, etc., other balance sheet reconciliations, profit & loss review, and interpretation.
• Creating budgets in Xero to assist clients with forecasting.
• Liaise with clients to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and accounts preparation within an accountancy practice.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Xero certification is desirable, but Xero experience is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships.

This position is mainly office-based; team members are allowed to work from home one day per week. The firm is a Xero-only practice and Gold partner, so the role would ideally suit someone who loves working with Xero!

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you're looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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