Bookkeeper

Are you experienced in Bookkeeping with a basic knowledge of payroll? Have you provided these services to a portfolio of companies within an accountancy practice, either currently or previously?Our client is a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants with offices across Cambridgeshire, London and the South East.Due to growth of the firm we have been tasked with finding a new Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant for their South Cambs regional office, around 30 mins from Bishop's Stortford.Supporting the Payroll Manager with lesser complex payroll tasks utilising their cloud software, you role as Bookkeeper & Payroll Assistant will also involve, but not limited to:• Complete client bookkeeping from source documents using Xero and other software.• Analyse and reconcile VAT returns, preparation of VAT returns• Assist with the preparation of year end accounts in relation to reconciling all control accounts on bookkeeping software.• Prepare or check fixed asset registersTo apply you must have proven experience providing double entry bookkeeping to a range of companies preferably in an accountancy practice. Some awareness of payroll – entry level skills will suffice – would be ideal also.Proficiency in software such as Xero, Sage, Freeagent would be very useful.From providing bookkeeping to clients you will have developed exemplary communication abilities, both verbal and written. You’ll be ...