Bookkeeper – Full Time – Dunstable

Catering; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday

Company pension

Ongoing training

Friendly team

Job summary

Catering is seeking an experienced bookkeeper for an established, supportive accountancy practice in Dunstable. You’ll run bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients across cloud systems, prepare VAT returns and management information, and act as a reliable point of contact clients trust.

You’ll work with Xero, QuickBooks and Sage, bring solid bookkeeping experience, and enjoy the variety of duties. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, a company pension and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Solid bookkeeping experience, ideally within a practice or outsourced setting.
• Confident on cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage).
• Good knowledge of VAT and MTD requirements.
• Strong Excel and a methodical, accurate approach.
• AAT qualified or studying is welcome (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Running day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients.
• Posting sales, purchase, bank and journal entries and reconciling accounts.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with MTD.
• Producing management accounts and reports where needed.
• Working across clients' cloud systems Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
• Communicating with clients to resolve queries and keep records up to date.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Cloud accounting

Excel

Education

AAT qualification or studying

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

An experienced bookkeeper who enjoys variety and working closely with clients? We're recruiting a Bookkeeper for an established, supportive accountancy practice in Dunstable. You'll run bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across their different cloud systems, prepare VAT returns and management information, and be a reliable point of contact clients trust.

What you'll be doing

• Running day-to-day bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
• Posting sales, purchase, bank and journal entries and reconciling accounts
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with MTD
• Producing management accounts and reports where needed
• Working across clients' cloud systems Xero, QuickBooks and Sage
• Communicating with clients to resolve queries and keep records up to date

What you'll bring

• Solid bookkeeping experience, ideally within a practice or outsourced setting
• Confident on cloud accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage)
• Good knowledge of VAT and MTD requirements
• Strong Excel and a methodical, accurate approach
• AAT qualified or studying is welcome (not essential)

What's on offer £31,000 £35,000 depending on experience, plus 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, a company pension, ongoing training and a friendly, supportive team.

Salary: £31000 – £35000/annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Dunstable