Bookkeeper – Part Qualified Considered

Express Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Recruitment is excited to support a well-established accountancy practice in hiring a Bookkeeper. This role offers full-time hours, hybrid working, and an opportunity for personal development in a family-friendly environment. Key responsibilities include financial record maintenance, payroll assistance, and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 3 qualifications and experience in bookkeeping, with proficiency in accounting software crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping within an accountancy practice.
• Proficient in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and updating comprehensive financial records.
• Assisting with payroll processing and account reconciliation.
• Handling tax filings and managing regulatory compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Express Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established accountancy practice with their latest recruitment drive with adding a Bookkeeper where there will be a full-time development and opportunity for further progression within the organisation and also ability to undertake additional qualifications if requested.

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a work life balance within a friendly, family owned Accountancy Practice, offering hybrid flexible working from their offices based in Nottingham.

• Maintaining and updating comprehensive financial records, including the accurate tracking of invoices, receipts, payments, and other transactions to ensure all accounts are up to date and compliant
• Assisting with payroll processing and account reconciliation, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments, tax deductions, and benefits, while reconciling discrepancies across multiple financial systems
• Handling tax filings and managing regulatory compliance, including VAT, income tax, and other statutory obligations, ensuring all submissions are accurate and filed within the required deadlines
• Supporting monthly and annual financial reporting, providing detailed analysis of cash flow, financial trends, and budget performance to assist in strategic decision-making
• Collaborating closely with both internal teams and external clients, efficiently addressing financial queries, resolving discrepancies, and providing timely solutions to maintain smooth financial operations

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in bookkeeping, ideally within an accountancy practice
• Proficient in Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar accounting software
• Qualifications of AAT Level 3 or equivalent preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team, thriving in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to resolving issues

About Express Recruitment

Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.

We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday

Salary: Up to c£30,000 Per Annum D.O.E

Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.