Bookkeeper - Boutique Local Practice

An ideal role for any experienced Bookkeeper who is proficient with Xero to join an excellent local boutique firm who can offer a friendly and supportive work environment with a comptitive salary and great benefits.

Client Details

The client I am working alongside are based near Gatwick. They are a practice providing a range of accounting services to a range of clients. They are one of the largest independent practices in the area and are very well regarded for the level of service that they provide. They have a great level of staff retention that comes from the work that they put into making sure all their team members are reviewed regularly and engaged in social events that are regularly organised.

Description

Key duties of this Bookkeeper role will be:

• Carry out bookkeeping and data processing using accounting systems of the client or appropriate accounting system.
• Maintain purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledgers.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Carry out monthly reconciliation of all control accounts.
• Calculate and process monthly journals for prepayment/ accruals/depreciation/payroll and other monthly adjustments.
• Prepare VAT returns In advance of deadline for review and sign off.
• Completes assignments for clients, managers & supervisors to required standard.
• Prepare management accounts file in required format and structure.
• Manages portfolio to ensure work completed to client's timetable expectations.
• Meeting deadlines and dates set.
• Completion and submission of timesheets within set deadlines.
• Effective use of IT including excel, accounts packages, outlook and Xero.
• Maintain client confidentiality outside the office including on client premises.

Profile

The successful Bookkeeper will be:

• Computer literate.
• Excellent telephone manner - clear and well spoken.
• This person must possess strong organisational and good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ideally proven experience in providing excellent client care.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in their work.
• 'Can-do' attitude is vital: if they don't know the answer they will find it, positive energy yet professional.
• The ability to use their own initiative and work proactively (come with a solution).
• Time management.
• Professional appearance for client-facing meetings
• Must enjoy working as part of a team.
• Confidentiality is a must.

Job Offer

Competitive salary between £22,000 - £30,000.

Excellent benefits package.

Free parking.