Bookkeeper

Our client is currently looking for new bookkeepers to join their bookkeeping firm, based near Woodbridge. They are looking for experienced bookkeepers who are hardworking, reliable, and personable to join their friendly team. You will need the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. These positions are full time and will involve working from their office and at their client's premises where required and therefore you will need access to your own transport. There will be scope to undertake some work from home and potentially some element of flexible working post completion of a probation period.

This is an exciting role where the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with a variety of their clients where they are usually seen as part of the internal team for that company, but also benefit from working in a growing professional practice.

Main Duties:

• Bookkeeping for a wide variety of clients both in office and on client premises
• Assisting with pre-payments, accruals and depreciations
• Compiling, checking and submitting Client Quarterly VAT Returns
• Training clients and junior staff on Xero and QuickBooks software
• Quarterly and monthly management accounts
• Assist their clients in resolve technical queries and handling of information
• Administration duties as required
• Payroll services
• Credit Control
• Bank Reconciliations
• Bank payments on behalf of clients, including payroll
• Client Relationship Management

The ideal candidate will have:

• Reliable means of travel
• Xero and QuickBooks experience, ideally experience of Sage 50
• The ability to check, complete and submit VAT Returns and payroll including pension related actions
• Level 4 AAT qualified or equivalent experience or hold a suitable accountancy qualification
• Strong IT skills, including a good working knowledge of Excel
• The ability to work independently as well as rapidly becoming part of a team - within the practice but also within each client business. Strong interpersonal skills are key.
• Innovative ideas and the confidence to suggest them and assist in implementing them with clients

How to Apply

If you believe that you have the skills required, then our client would welcome your application. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, but will be in the range of GBP22,000 to GBP30,000 per annum...... click apply for full job details