Bookkeeper / Trainee Accountant

Protalent; Wisbech; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse accountancy firm is seeking a Bookkeeper to join their team in Wisbech. The role includes managing bookkeeping duties, VAT returns, and software support for clients. The ideal candidate will have solid bookkeeping experience, preferably with VAT and CIS knowledge. This position allows flexible working from their central Cambridge or satellite office, with options for full-time or part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Solid bookkeeping experience working with multiple clients.
• Experience with double entry bookkeeping and VAT returns.
• Long-term career aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bookkeeping duties for various clients.
• Manage VAT returns and payroll journals.
• Support clients with bookkeeping software queries.

Skills

VAT Return experience

CIS experience

Double entry bookkeeping

Proficiency in Xero and Quickbooks

Tools

Xero

Quickbooks

Job description

Exclusively working with a diverse Practice accountancy firm in Wisbech with a longstanding reputation for looking after and developing their members of staff at all levels. This firm is really excited to be in the position to bring a new bookkeeper into the team to continue the 2021 success.

The ideal Bookkeeping candidate will have VAT Return experience and ideally CIS experience although this is not essential. Training can be provided on CIS if required.

The business has a central Cambridge office and a satellite office just outside of the centre which offers on-site parking. It is the successful candidate's choice as to which office they would prefer to work from. Working from home can also be accommodated, although several days in the office per week is expected.

This role can be done either full time or part time depending on personal circumstances.

The firm:

• Well established, successful and enjoying ongoing growth
• Forward thinking and proactive in their use of technology within the industry
• Clients ranging from £500k up to £110million
• Happy and dynamic team
• Highly approachable and experienced senior leadership team

The role:

• Bookkeeping duties for a wide range of clients
• VAT Returns
• Working with multiple platforms such as Xero and Quickbooks
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and software queries
• Payroll journals

The applicant:

• Solid bookkeeping experience and well versed in working with several different clients at once
• Used to working on multiple software platforms
• Double entry bookkeeping, VAT and CIS knowledge and experience
• Looking for a long-term career

This role is in hot demand, and it is strongly recommended that if you feel that your experience fits this profile that you apply immediately and submit your CV.

A ProTalent representative will be in touch with you within 24 hours, with interviews lined up for next week before a decision is made.