Cloud Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Si Recruitment; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £28k–£32k

23 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Si Recruitment is seeking a Cloud Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for an established and growing accountancy practice based in Crosshills, near Skipton. The role handles a diverse portfolio of small business clients using cloud-based systems.

You will support senior staff with accounts preparation, process bookkeeping entries, and help prepare management accounts in a busy department.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in accounts preparation for various business types (sole traders, limited companies, partnerships).
• Ability to produce accurate and high-quality accounts.
• Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients with cloud-based accounting data.
• Communicating with clients via telephone and email.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns on time.
• Organising workloads to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Supporting senior accountants with bookkeeping through trial balance.
• Assisting with preparation of management accounts and other tasks.

Skills

Solid experience in accounts preparta?

Accounts preparation

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Self-motivated with initiative

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Cloud Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

An established and growing accountancy practice based in Crosshills (near Skipton) is seeking an experienced Cloud Bookkeeper to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who can quickly integrate into a busy environment and make an immediate impact.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of small business clients within the expanding cloud accounting department, while also supporting senior team members with accounts preparation.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Managing a portfolio of clients, overseeing the receipt and processing of financial data using cloud-based accounting systems
• Communicating with clients via telephone and email as required
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and on time
• Organising and prioritising workloads effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Supporting senior accountants with bookkeeping entries through to trial balance
• Assisting, where appropriate, with the preparation of management accounts and other accounting tasks as directed

The role would suit a proactive team player with strong attention to detail and a willingness to support colleagues across the department.

Requirements:

• Solid experience in accounts preparation for a variety of business types, including sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships
• Working knowledge of accounting software, particularly Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks
• Ability to produce accurate and high-quality accounts
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative
• Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail

Additional Information:

• Full-time position (9:00am - 5:00pm), office-based
• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 23 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme