Bookkeeper

Our well established client is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join their friendly team.

Relevant Experience

• Managing a portfolio of bookkeeping clients
• Experienced bookkeeper with a good knowledge of the VAT rules on what can and cannot be claimed
• Previous experience of working in an 'outsourced’ finance function where regular contact is needed with both the client and their suppliers and customers managing all aspects of the day to day bookkeeping including managing the accounts inbox, purchase and sales ledgers, credit control and bank reconciliations

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Day to day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Managing the accounts inbox, dealing with queries, processing of purchase invoices, bank reconciliations, receipting of sales invoices, processing expense claims, processing the payroll journal
• Processing VAT returns, understanding VAT requirements, concepts and calculations
• Setting up new clients on the bookkeeping system and registering VAT schemes with HMRC
• Ensure year end files are complete with backup schedules to support balance sheet figures

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• To handle bookkeeping and payroll enquiries on a day to day basis and know when to escalate the problem to your line manager to ensure they are kept fully up to date

Communication Skills

• To speak with confidence in all client handling situations and when liaising with the firms suppliers and clients
• To write clear, concise emails

Personal Qualities

• Be capable of working in a busy office environment and handling various telephone queries on a daily basis.
• Work independently
• Strong attention to detail and reliable
• To demonstrate utmost integrity and confidentiality, self-motivation and tact
• Able to gain the trust of clients and colleagues
• Capable of managing several tasks and priorities at once

Preferred Systems Experience (but not required)

Xero, Dext, IRIS payroll, Sage L50, Excel based cash books

Preferred Qualifications (but not required) AAT

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING MY CLIENT, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV AS DIRECTED TO SONNY MEARS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.