Bookkeeper

REED are Recruiting for a Bookkeeper for an established Accountancy Practice based in Christchurch. My client works with a variety of clients to provide Bookkeeping services. Please see below

Bookkeeper

Christchurch based, Hybrid working available

Full Time, can be flexible - 3 in th eoffice / 2 from home. May consider Fully Remote Salary depending on experience and Qualification - circa £25,000 - £35,000

Duties include:

• Encompassing bookkeeping and VAT work for a wide range of clients.
• There is the option to get involved in different areas of accounts and work flexibly depending on the direction of your career.

If you have a strong background in practice and are now looking for a long term career move in a
flexible and friendly environment this could be the role for you.

Key responsibilities will involve;

• Minimal day to day bookkeeping (which is outsourced) and reviewing the bookkeeping already prepared for a portfolio of clients including limited companies,charities, partnerships and soletraders, as well as reconciliations of the main control accounts;
• Preparing and filing VAT returns for various VAT schemes; attending client premises, where necessary, to undertake bookkeeping role on-site which includes preparation of management information for clients; providing training to clients on various packages and bookkeeping skills as required; supporting colleagues with accounts work when required including preparation of statutory accounts and corporate tax returns.
• As the role may require you to travel to client premises it is vital you hold a current driving licence and have your own transport.

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Recent and relevant bookkeeping experience including preparing and submitting VAT returns,reconciling control accounts with an accountancy or bookkeeping practice
• Previous experience of preparing management accounts is desirable, but training can be given
• AAT qualified/newly qualified ACCA or ACA/Qualified by Experience
• Able to confidently use Xero, QuickBooks and Sage and be keen to help drive cloud based accounting solutions across the firm and assist with future MTD projects
• Hands on, diligent and demonstrates excellent client interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook
• Team player with a strong work ethic and drive
• Ability to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines
• Adaptable to provide support with year end accounts work with your skill set

A generous remuneration package includes:
. salary negotiable, based on experience and qualifications
. pension scheme
. life assurance
. 23 days annual leave (exc BH) - increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days
. opportunity to purchase additional holiday days
. hybrid working - mixed of working from home and office in the week
. access to our corporate reward scheme
. employee Assistance Programme
. opportunity to develop your skills and progress within the Firm
. relaxed and friendly working environment