Bookkeeper

Hays PLC; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their Chester office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression within a leading accountancy firm. As a Bookkeeper, you will manage bookkeeping tasks for diverse clients, assist with VAT returns, and be the primary contact for client queries. The firm values employee wellbeing and offers competitive salaries, a healthy holiday package, and flexible working arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to thrive in a supportive environment and enhance their career in accountancy.

Benefits

Healthy holiday package

Strong study package

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Wellness programmes

Recognition for outstanding performance

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping within practice is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bookkeeping for a range of clients from varying industries.
• Assist with accounts preparation and VAT returns.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Bookkeeper, Chester

Your new firm

This is a leading, top 50 accountancy firm with an office located in Chester who have large regional presence with a respectable reputation. Following an extended period of company growth and expansion, they are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their team which presents excellent progression opportunities for an ambitious candidate to further their career.

Your new role

As Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for the bookkeeping for a range of clients from varying industries. You will have accounts preparation duties and will assist with VAT returns. You will assist the firm in the management of their client base and will gain exposure to all aspects of accountancy, including audit and VAT. You will be a point of contact for clients and will be required to assist clients with general queries.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role you will need experience working in a bookkeeping capacity within practice. The organisation is looking for an individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills as the role is client facing, as well as good analytical and review skills with a strong attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be offered a competitive salary of up to £22,000 - £25,000 (depending on experience), which includes a healthy holiday package and a strong study package. Additionally, an array of additional perks that value employee wellbeing including hybrid and flexible working, wellness programmes and recognition for outstanding performance to help maintain a healthy work-life balance will be offered.

What you need to do now

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