Experienced Bookkeeper

Roland White; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Roland White in Surrey seeks an experienced Bookkeeper to join a client-facing team. You will handle general bookkeeping, VAT returns and assist with management accounts, acting as the primary contact for a diverse client portfolio.

You'll use modern accounting software, primarily Xero, and may train clients in its use. Strong communication and initiative are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT qualified; strong experience considered.
• Experience with Xero is essential. Knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage or Dext is a plus.
• Bookkeeping experience in an accountancy practice or client service environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to take responsibility for your own tasks and client portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review bookkeeping tasks and the preparation of VAT returns in support of a range of clients.
• Act as the main point of contact for your clients, answering queries and resolving issues where necessary.
• Undertake the preparation of management accounts.
• Provide training and assistance to clients on the use of modern accounting software, mainly Xero.
• Support colleagues with queries where needed.

Skills

Client communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Dext

Job description

We are supporting one of Surrey's leading independent firms of accountants that are now looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join their team in a client facing role that will assist with general bookkeeping and VAT and preparation of management accounts.

As an experienced bookkeeper this position offers the chance to work closely with a range of interesting businesses, acting as a key contact, whilst supporting with mixed reporting and using modern accounting systems / software.

Key Responsibilities of this Bookkeeper role include;

• Perform and review a mix of bookkeeping tasks and the preparation of VAT returns in support of a range of clients.
• Act as the main point of contact for your clients, answering queries and resolving issues where necessary.
• Undertake the preparation of management accounts.
• Provide training and assistance to clients on the use of modern accounting software, mainly Xero.
• Support colleagues with queries where needed.

You

• Ideally AAT Qualified, although individuals with strong experience will be considered.
• Experience with Xero is essential. Ideally you'll also have knowledge of other systems such as QuickBooks, Sage and Dext amongst others.
• Bookkeeping experience gained within an accountancy practice or client service environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to take responsibility for your own tasks and client portfolio.