Bookkeeper/Contractor Assistant

Reed Practice are currently representing a Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants who are looking for a Bookkeeper/Contractor Assistant to join their team due to a period of growth. This firm has a great progression pathway in place and are open to supporting any further studies. They are also renowned for their great staff retention, with most of the directors starting as school leavers roughly 15 years ago!

What the company has to offer:

• Full time hours Monday- Friday
• Flexibility around working hours to accommodate for commute/childcare
• Paid overtime
• Great work life balance
• 24 days holiday
• Full pension contribution
• Team and companywide social events e.g meals out, day at the races
• Salary: £20-25k DOE

Duties:

• Responsible for providing support to our contractor clients in managing their company and personal tax affairs, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Conduct thorough reviews of clients record keeping, mainly using Free agent, to ensure all relevant information is included
• Preparation of statutory accounts from the record keeping and ensuring balance sheet items are fully reconciled and working papers preparation
• Be able to keep UpToDate with changes in laws and regulations to ensure continued compliance
• Communicate effectively with clients to address any queries or concerns regarding their affairs
• Collaborate with other team members to streamline processed and improve overall efficiency
• Assist the Contractor Manager with ad hoc assignments for our high wealth clients
• Preparation of VAT returns for contractor clients and also some Business Services clients. Bookkeeping undertaken using various forms of software, including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks etc

About you:

• Previous experience working in accounts is preferred, however a full training programme provided
• Confident communicator
• Knowledge of Freeagent software is advantageous but not essential