Bookkeeper

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified/part-qualified Bookkeeper with experience in practice to join our team in Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham. Clients like to see us, and we like to see them, so this is a full-time office based role.

What will you be doing:

You will have responsibility for maintaining the accounting records for a wide range of clients, preparing VAT Returns and assisting with other accounting work, including:

• carrying out bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using Xero and Hubdoc
• preparation and submission of VAT Returns
• scanning and processing invoices and receipts from Hubdoc to Xero
• processing client records on Xero
• bank account reconciliations
• reviewing client Xero ledgers
• onboarding of new clients including compliance checks, due diligence and setting up software for use by clients
• processing weekly and monthly payroll records to include pension returns
• assisting with preparation of personal tax returns
• general finance administration tasks
• regular communications with clients.

What you’ll need:

The position will be considered on a full or part-time basis and will suit someone at AAT Level 3 or ICB qualified or equivalent, and looking to complete an Accountancy qualification or suitably qualified by experience.

• Personable character, able to communicate well with others and strong work ethic.
• Online Accounting software experience (essential), Xero (preferred).
• Bookkeeping experience to include sole traders, partnerships and Limited companies.
• UK-based Accountancy practice experience, at least 1 year.
• Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisation and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A flexible, motivated and a pro-active team member, who can make a positive impact to the practice.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.

What can offer:

In return you’ll be offered a salary of up to £28K depending on experience, plus study support, with additional benefits such as onsite parking, company pension, 25 days' holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.

We like to finish early on Fridays.

If this position is for you then we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV along with covering letter to Sarah via the email address to the right of this address or click on Apply Now.