Bookkeeper - Hybrid Working - Practice Experience Essential - Up To £30k

Trevor James Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Birmingham is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clients, ensuring accurate bookkeeping and VAT submissions. The firm values its employees, fostering a stable environment with flexible hours and hybrid working options after a settling-in period. With over 40 years of experience, this firm prides itself on its supportive culture and low staff turnover, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow their careers while maintaining a work-life balance. If you are detail-oriented and have a passion for bookkeeping, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in practice.
• Proficient in using bookkeeping software such as Xero, Quickbooks Online, Sage.

Responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining bookkeeping records for a variety of clients.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and ensuring records are complete for year-end accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks Online

Sage

Job description

Bookkeeper - Hybrid Working - Practice Experience Essential - Up To £30k

Think Trevor James is working with a firm in south Birmingham looking to add an experienced bookkeeper to their team.

The firm is a 5-partner firm with around 50 staff, big enough to have good quality work, small enough to be more than just a number to the firm.

The firm is well established with over 40 years in business with experience in all sectors, really partnering with their clients to help develop their businesses.

The firm offers both flexible hours and hybrid working once you are through a settling in period to ensure you have had the support to set you up for success.

The firm offers a stable environment with a low turnover of staff and roles rarely becoming available to join the team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Recording and maintaining bookkeeping records for a variety of clients
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Ensuring records are complete for year-end accounts
• Knowledge of CIS is an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of management accounts is an advantage but not essential

Candidate Attributes

• Minimum of 2 years bookkeeping experience, preferably in practice - working with several clients
• Proficient in using bookkeeping software such as Xero, Quickbooks Online, Sage
• Good knowledge of VAT and VAT Schemes
• Must have good communication skills both verbal and written
• Must be able to work on own initiative and have good organisational skills
• Attention to detail is important and working to strict deadlines

If you are interested in a chat, drop me a message and we can arrange a chat.

Alternatively, we offer £500 for successful referrals.