Bookkeeper (Contract)

Pro Talent; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic accountancy firm in Cambridge is seeking a Bookkeeper on a contract basis. The successful candidate will provide bookkeeping services, including preparing VAT returns and management reports. With 1-2 years of experience, the ideal applicant will possess excellent client-facing skills and familiarity with multiple software platforms, including Xero. A competitive day rate of £150 – £200 is offered. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in preparing VAT and CIS returns.
• Ability to manage several clients simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Provide bookkeeping services for multiple clients.
• Prepare VAT returns and management reporting.
• Act as the point of contact for client queries.

Skills

Solid bookkeeping experience

Client facing skills

Knowledge of VAT and CIS

Experience with multiple software platforms

Tools

Xero

Job description

Overview

Bookkeeper (Contract) Cambridge

ProTalent are currently working with a dynamic accountancy firm to recruit a new client Bookkeeper (Contract) for their office in Cambridge.

Day rate: £150 – £200 (open to discussion)

The Firm

• Well established, successful and enjoying ongoing growth
• Forward thinking and proactive in their use of technology within the industry
• Loyal and diverse client base from a wide range of industries
• Happy and dynamic team
• Office-based, with some hybrid working available

The Bookkeeper role

• Bookkeeping services
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of management reporting
• Setting up payment runs
• Preparation of CIS returns
• Company secretarial services
• The ‘go to’ person for client queries
• Software support for clients
• Xero and app setups/training
• Adhoc project

The successful Bookkeeper applicant

• Solid bookkeeping experience and well versed in working with several different clients at once
• Minimum 1-2 years’ bookkeeping experience
• Good client facing skills
• Used to working on multiple software platforms
• Double entry bookkeeping, VAT and CIS knowledge and experience

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