Client Bookkeeper

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Ilford is seeking a Client Bookkeeper to support a variety of clients with their bookkeeping, VAT returns, and management accounts. This role offers exposure to several industries and opportunities for professional development through training and courses.

Benefits

Professional development courses

Exposure to various industries

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Confident IT user with experience in Xero, Sage, and Excel.
• Excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing support for clients' bookkeeping and tax needs.
• Prepare VAT returns and management accounts.
• Conduct data processing for the firm’s clients.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Customer Service

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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As the Client Bookkeeper you will work with a wide range of clients giving you exposure to a variety of industries.

In addition to providing a first class Bookkeeping service to your own client base, you will also provide training on systems and work as an interim Finance Manager on occasion, making this one of the most interesting and progressive Bookkeeping roles available on the market !

Job responsibilities:

Provide ongoing support clients bookkeeping and tax needs

Conduct bookkeeping and data processing for the Firm’s clients

Maintenance of accounting records using Xero/sage/Quickbooks

Preparation of VAT returns

Telephone and/or email contact with clients and requests for information

Visiting client premises to liaise directly with the client bookkeeping

Preparation of management accounts

Meeting deadlines and dealing with client queries in a timely manner

Continue to develop bookkeeping skills under supervision

Systems roll outs, and training where required.

Person Specification:

Previous bookkeeping experience is essential, ideally gained from within a reputable firm
Confident IT user and previous experience of using Xero, Sage and Microsoft Excel
Demonstrate a "can do" approach to problem solving
Respond well to supervision by senior members of staff
Excellent customer service skills including the ability to tailor your approach provided depending on the specific client.

In return for your hard work and commitment, the firm will invest in your professional development.

Professional courses to enable you to further your career.

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