CLIENT BOOKKEEPER AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

Armstrong Knight; Ilford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice in Ilford is seeking an experienced bookkeeper to enhance their team. The successful candidate will work across various client accounts, utilizing tools like Sage and Xero, while receiving tailored training. Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving are key for this role.

Qualifications

• Previous bookkeeping experience is essential.
• Confident IT user with experience in Xero, Sage and Excel.
• Demonstrate a 'can do' approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the internal bookkeeping team.
• Conduct bookkeeping and data processing for clients.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Tools

Xero

Sage 50 Accounts

Microsoft Excel

Job description

My client, a reputable and leading Accountancy Practice have an exciting opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper to join their busy team in Ilford. As a bookkeeper you will work with a wide range of clients giving you exposure to a variety of industries.

My client offer individual service and advice around each client, which suits them perfectly and which they really appreciate. This is way over and above the straightforward services you would expect from any professional accountant and financial adviser. That’s why their different - because each one of their clients is different.

Without exception they provide their employees with valuable training, which is tailored to their chosen profession. They don’t only understand that each of their clients are different, they understand that each of their employees are different.

Job responsibilities

Provide support for the internal bookkeeping team
Conduct bookkeeping and data processing to the Firm’s clients
Maintenance of accounting records using Sage 50 Accounts and Xero
Purchase/sales ledger management
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
Person Specification

Previous bookkeeping experience is essential
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

Please apply or call our expert consutlants for a confidential conversation about this excting new career opportuntiy.

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