Part time Bookkeeper

Armstrong Knight Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading accountancy practice is looking for an experienced Bookkeeper for a part-time role near Ely. The position offers an opportunity to work within a large company, maintaining client accounts, preparing VAT returns, and training junior staff while benefiting from a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

20/25 days holiday while studying

Employee share scheme

Competitive salary and benefits package

4x salary life assurance

Contributory pension scheme

Retail discounts as part of UK 200 Group

Qualifications

• AAT part or fully qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Excellent IT skills, ideally with cloud-based accountancy software.
• Strong telephone manner and email communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining books and records of clients, producing accounts up to trial balance.
• Preparing VAT returns and assisting junior team members.
• Handling client queries and suggesting improvements to clients’ systems.

Skills

Customer service skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

AAT part or fully qualified

Tools

Cloud-based accountancy software

Microsoft Office

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We are currently working with a top 30 Accountancy practice who are looking to hire an experienced Bookkeeper for a part-time opportunity in their office near Ely. This role would be ideal for an experienced bookkeeper seeking to gain large company experience while working on a part-time basis.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintaining the books and records of clients and producing accounts up to a trial balance.
2. Demonstrating commercial awareness and monitoring assignment budgets/recoveries.
3. Handling queries confidently, discussing with clients, and suggesting sensible conclusions, while also resolving complex queries with initiative.
4. Referring complex queries to the assignment supervisor and suggesting appropriate actions.
5. Preparing VAT returns and assisting junior team members in preparing returns.
6. Adhering to compliance procedures: following instructions, making clear notes, and following outlined procedures.
7. Working with minimal supervision, being self-motivated.
8. Managing a varied workload with flexibility.
9. Scoping assignments and identifying delegation opportunities.
10. Training new trainees on relevant software.
11. Keeping the team leader informed of progress and issues.
12. Seeking help for queries beyond current knowledge.
13. Seeking additional tasks to broaden skills and experience.
14. Showing interest in clients’ business factors.
15. Suggesting improvements to clients’ systems and procedures.
16. Handling client queries confidently and professionally.
17. Communicating effectively with colleagues and being a reliable team player.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

1. To be AAT part or fully qualified, or qualified by experience.
2. Good telephone manner, email communication skills, and customer service skills.
3. Excellent IT skills, with knowledge of cloud-based accountancy software being a significant advantage.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
5. Smart Working (see website for details).
6. Competitive salary and benefits package.
7. 20/25 days holiday while studying (with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days annually).
8. All employee share scheme.
9. 4x salary life assurance.
10. Contributory pension scheme.
11. Retail discounts as part of UK 200 Group.

Contact: 01702 567 302