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Certified Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant

Job Overview: We are seeking a qualified Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant to join our dynamic Chartered Accountancy Practice.

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Work Hours: Full-Time: 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). Part-time (30 hours per week) options may be considered to suit the applicant.

About Our Firm: We are a small yet rapidly growing Chartered Accountancy firm (ICAEW) that provides comprehensive services to a diverse range of owner-managed businesses, with a turnover of up to £5 million. Unlike many traditional firms, we pride ourselves on becoming key partners with our clients, offering fully outsourced financial solutions that save businesses time and money while ensuring diligent and accurate management of their financial needs.

Our firm provides ongoing consultancy and business advisory services based on robust financial information, always aiming to make the process engaging and insightful for our clients.

What We Offer: Our client base spans various sectors, including retail, eCommerce, app development, fintech, plant hire, construction, medical, and professional services. We are an authorized training employer with the ICAEW.

Role Responsibilities:

• Take charge of all bookkeeping tasks for clients at a high level, including bank reconciliations, VAT return preparation, payroll reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Gather and process financial information from multiple sources such as banks, merchant services (PayPal, Stripe), online marketplaces (Amazon, eBay), and invoice finance providers.
• Communicate directly with clients via email and phone, with occasional face-to-face meetings at client premises.
• Monitor client deadlines and manage workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Candidate Profile:

• Confident, enthusiastic, and proactive with a friendly attitude.
• Exceptional communication skills in a professional context.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written English proficiency.
• Genuine interest in business, finance, and accounting.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Excellent time management and flexibility in work approach.

Qualifications Required:

A minimum of AAT Level 3 or equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice.
• Competence in managing incomplete records and identifying discrepancies.
• Ability to prepare bookkeeping records up to trial balance, including processing accruals and prepayments.
• Understanding of VAT processes, including calculations, return filings, and MTD rules.
• Proficient in the following software:

• QuickBooks Online - required
• Xero - required
• Sage - preferred
• FreeAgent - preferred
• AutoEntry / Dext - preferred
• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - required

Job Type: Full-time