Practice Bookkeeper/ Accounts Assistant

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Lancashire
Salary
20000.00 - 25000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
20 Jun 2018
Closes
18 Jul 2018
Sectors
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Bookkeeper/ Accounts Assistant

XERO Experience Preferred

Cura Accounting Ltd is a successful growing accountancy practice with a difference, our core services are offering management accounts and bookkeeping services to medium sized companies in the north west. We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated individual who strives for perfection.

You will report into the managing partner at the practice and will be responsible for your own portfolio of clients ensuring that their book keeping and payroll needs are met. This is a busy role and you will need the ability to hit the ground running (Note: a handover and client specific training will be given).

You will have a proven track record in a similar position ideally with a relevant qualification. Plus you will require excellent communication skills, ability (car owner/driver) and confidence to meet with clients on site. Note: Please don't apply if you don't have your own car.

You will be based at our Ramsbottom office and around 50% of your time will be working from the client's premises hence travel around the north west on a daily basis will be required. The main office is based in Manchester centre and we will meet here once or twice per month for training and business updates.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who likes diversity, meeting new people and who likes to work with autonomy. We offer excellent working conditions, a strong team environment and exciting challenges. There is also the opportunity that someone can progress to preparing management accounts within this role should they wish to.

Hours of work are Mon-Fri 9.00 - 17.30, we happy to accept part time applications, please state the hours you wish to work, must include some full days.

Benefits included:
Pension Scheme
Mileage allowance
Childcare Vouchers
Laptop provided
Plus there will be lots of team building opportunities, recently we have all just participated in table tennis tournaments, break out rooms and next on the list is cocktail making.

Purchase and sales ledger, raising and entering invoices in Sage/Xero
Processing sales orders and purchase orders in Sage/Xero
Bank reconciliations
VAT returns
Processing small monthly payrolls in Sage/Xero
Ability to meet strict HMRC deadlines
Working with multiple currencies, bank accounts, departments and entities (beneficial)
Producing accounts to trial balance stage (beneficial)
All other day-to-day accounts/office duties e.g. to maintaining accurate files and enter data in a timely fashion

Person required:
Solid book keeping experience is essential, at least 5 years' experience
A friendly, grounded and trustworthy individual
Xero experience is preferred but not essential
Sage 50 experience is preferred but not essential
Fully competent with outlook & excel
Payroll experience is desirable, especially Xero payroll
Experience of working within an accountancy practice will be advantageous.
Please only apply if you are already eligible to work in the UK

NO RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS

More searches like this