Junior Bookkeeper

Reed; Essex; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy Practice in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex is seeking a Junior Bookkeeper to join a friendly, experienced team. You will support bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio, using cloud-based software and maintaining accurate records.

The position offers office-based, full-time employment in a well-established practice. The ideal candidate will have経験 working in an accountancy practice, be keen to develop bookkeeping skills, and possess a solid understanding of VAT and bookkeeping

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice.
• Experience undertaking bookkeeping duties.
• Good knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping principles.
• Experience using Xero, Sage and/or QuickBooks.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Processing bookkeeping records for a range of clients.
• Preparing bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
• Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts.
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries.
• Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Junior Bookkeeper

Leigh-on-Sea, Essex

Up to £32,000 per annum

Full-Time Permanent Office-Based

Reed Accountancy Practice are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing accountancy practice based in Leigh-on-Sea for a Junior Bookkeeper.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop your career within a supportive accountancy practice environment. The successful candidate will already have experience working within an accountancy practice and be keen to further their bookkeeping knowledge and skills.

The Role

Working as part of a friendly and experienced team, you will assist with the bookkeeping requirements for a varied portfolio of clients.

Duties will include:

• Processing bookkeeping records for a range of clients


• Preparing bank reconciliations


• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers


• Assisting with VAT return preparation and submissions


• Supporting the preparation of management accounts


• Working with cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks


• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information and resolve queries


• Ensuring accurate and timely record keeping

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice


• Experience undertaking bookkeeping duties


• Good knowledge of VAT and bookkeeping principles


• Experience using Xero, Sage and/or QuickBooks


• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills


• Excellent communication skills


• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience


• Opportunity to develop your career within a reputable accountancy practice


• Ongoing training and support


• Friendly and collaborative working environment


• Convenient Leigh-on-Sea location

If you have previous accountancy practice experience and are looking to take the next step in your bookkeeping career, we'd love to hear from you.