Bookkeeper (Technician), Outsourced Finance

Albert Goodman LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus buy/sell option

Annual salary review

Payment of professional subscriptions

Life assurance and health app

Employee assistance programme

Volunteering day

Cinema Society discounts

GymFlex discounts

Bupa health and cash plans

Electric car and cycle to work schemes

Job summary

A respected accountancy firm is seeking a Bookkeeper (Technician) to join their outsourced finance team in their UK offices. The role involves maintaining financial records and preparing VAT returns for a variety of SMEs. Ideal candidates should be AAT part qualified or qualified, with strong bookkeeping experience and a solid understanding of VAT principles. Excellent people skills and proficiency in cloud accounting software like Xero are essential. The firm offers a competitive benefits package and encourages candidates to apply even if they don't meet every requirement fully.

Qualifications

• Be AAT part qualified or qualified.
• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles.
• Proficient in cloud accounting software such as Xero.
• Self-motivation and strong work ethic required.
• Show excellent people skills and the ability to offer outstanding customer service to clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records for SME clients.
• Prepare VAT returns for clients.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping for multiple clients.

Skills

AAT part qualified or qualified

Experience in bookkeeping

Understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles

Proficient in cloud accounting software (Xero)

Strong people skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

AAT part qualified or qualified

Tools

Xero

Job description

Bookkeeper (Technician), Outsourced Finance

Bookkeeper (Technician) – Outsourced Finance – Taunton or Yeovil

The role

Our Outsourced Finance team lets businesses outsource many of their financial functions, including undertaking the administrative tasks of bookkeeping, management accounts and VAT returns.

We’re looking for a Bookkeeper with experience to join our well established and supportive team, to be based in our Taunton or Yeovil office.

Within this role you will be responsible for maintaining records and preparing VAT returns for a portfolio of SME clients including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

What we need from you

• Be AAT part qualified or qualified
• Have proven experience in a bookkeeping role
• Have a strong understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles
• Be proficient in cloud accounting software such as Xero
• Be a confident and collaborative team player
• Show excellent people skills and the ability to offer outstanding customer service to clients
• Have self‑motivation and a strong work ethic
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

We understand that not everyone will come with these exact requirements. If your experience isn’t a complete match but you feel you could bring a lot to AG, we’d still encourage you to apply so that we can learn more about you!

What we can give you in return

We offer a fantastic place to work with a competitive and flexible benefits package. This includes:

• A minimum of 25 days holiday which increases with length of service. Plus the option to buy and sell holiday
• An annual salary review
• Payment of any professional subscriptions relevant to your role
• Life assurance, which includes access to a smart health app
• An employee assistance programme for you and your family
• One volunteering day per year
• Cinema Society discounts
• GymFlex discounts
• Bupa health and cash plans available
• Electric car and cycle to work schemes

About AG

Albert Goodman is a firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Financial Planners, providing high‑quality advice to over 5000 local and national businesses and individuals.

We are friendly, fair and forward thinking with a can‑do attitude. We collaborate to achieve, and pride ourselves on being trustworthy, progressiveand impactful.

Our people are vital to our continued success and we are always looking to train and develop individuals who could be our future Partners and leaders.

Albert Goodman are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion amongst our people. We are an equal opportunities employer, as well as a Disability Confident Committed employer. We offer an environment where candidates and colleagues feel valued, and ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, race, religion or belief, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome applicants who can bring new perspectives and experiences, that not only help drive our business forward but make this an exciting firm to be part of.

What sets us apart

A career at Albert Goodman can be a varied and rewarding one. We embrace future change and development. By hiring from within and investing in a range of training programmes, we give you the chance to develop and evolve your career, no matter which route you want to take.

We form inclusive relationships that deliver. We celebrate difference and empower people to bring new ideas, solutions, and perspectives.

We make a positive difference to those with whom we work, as well as in our communities and the environment, and were immensely proud to have secured B Corp status in 2023.

We’ve previously been named the Best Companies number one accountancy firm to work for in the UK, as well as a “World Class Place to Work”. To add to the list we’ve recently been officially certified as a Great Place to Work employer, as voted for by feedback from our people!

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