Bookkeeper Management Accounts Assistant

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Faversham with the recruitment of a Bookkeeper / Management Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.

This is a particularly varied opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys bookkeeping and management accounts work but is also keen to take on wider responsibilities within a modern and forward thinking accountancy practice.

You will work closely with a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses providing day to day bookkeeping and management accounting support while also playing an important role in client onboarding and the smooth running of the firms internal systems and processes.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients

Preparing and submitting VAT returns

Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts

Maintaining accurate accounting records using cloud based software

Liaising directly with clients and responding to day to day queries

Supporting the onboarding of new clients into the practice

Setting up and maintaining client records within the firms practice management system

Ensuring client information and internal systems remain accurate and up to date

Supporting colleagues across other areas of the practice where required

Helping to improve internal processes and ensure the efficient flow of information across the business

The Successful Candidate

You may be AAT qualified studying towards AAT qualified by experience or simply have a strong background in bookkeeping within an accountancy practice.

Ideally you will have:

Previous bookkeeping experience ideally gained within an accountancy practice

Experience preparing VAT returns

Some exposure to management accounts would be advantageous

Good knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero Quick Books or Sage

Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

Confidence communicating directly with clients

Good IT and systems skills

A proactive approach and willingness to get involved across different areas of the business

Most importantly the firm is looking for someone personable organised and adaptable who enjoys being part of a close knit team and is happy to take ownership of their responsibilities.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a really good quality firm of Chartered Accountants in Faversham where you will benefit from a varied position exposure to a broad range of clients and the opportunity to develop your responsibilities over time.

The position offers considerably more variety than a traditional bookkeeping role making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working with clients systems and internal processes alongside their core accounting responsibilities.

Salary: 28000 to 38000 dependent on experience and background.

For more information or a confidential conversation about this opportunity contact TPF Recruitment.

Required Skills:

Bookkeeper / Management Accounts Assistant