Practice Bookkeeper

Confidential; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

on-site gym

flexibility

hybrid remote working

Job summary

Confidential, based in Colchester, is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a trusted accountancy firm. You will manage a portfolio of small business clients and carry bookkeeping and accounting services through to trial balance.

Key duties include VAT returns, bank reconciliations, preparation of management accounts and maintenance of fixed asset registers, with strong attention to detail. The role offers an excellent working environment with benefits such as an on-site gym, flexibility and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounting, preferably in an accountancy practice.
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients across multiple businesses.
• Strong technical bookkeeping knowledge from trial balance to final accounts.
• Practical experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Experience preparing management accounts.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• AAT qualification advantageous; relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of small business clients for bookkeeping and accounting services.
• Review and prepare accounts to trial balance.
• Handle prepayments and accruals.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Perform bank reconciliations, purchase and sales ledgers; credit control.
• Prepare management accounts and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Address client queries and ensure bookkeeping quality control.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT returns

Trial balance

Management accounts

Bank reconciliation

Excel

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Time Appointments are recruiting on behalf of a trusted Accountancy Firm based in Colchester, who are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is seeking a fantastic working environment and a company that truly values their employees.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of small business clients for all bookkeeping and accounting services
• Reviewing and preparing accounts to trial balance
• Prepayments and accruals
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Bank reconciliation, purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control
• Management accounts preparation
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Dealing with and resolving queries
• Bookkeeping quality control

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience working in a bookkeeping or accounting role, preferably within an accountancy practice
• Experience managing a portfolio of clients and working across multiple businesses
• Strong technical bookkeeping knowledge, with the ability to work confidently through to trial balance
• Practical experience preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Experience preparing management accounts
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to financial data
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing directly with clients
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience using accounting/bookkeeping software
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
• A commitment to maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and high professional standards
• An AAT qualification or equivalent accounting/bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.

In addition to an exceptional working environment, you will receive a set of brilliant benefits including an on-site gym, flexibility and hybrid remote working.

• an on-site gym
• flexibility
• hybrid remote working