Bookkeeper and Accountant

Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with a varied portfolio of clients, delivering high-quality bookkeeping or accounting services depending on experience. You will build strong client relationships, ensure work is completed accurately and on time, and support businesses with their day-to-day financial requirements.

• Managing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients using Xero, Sage, Quick Books and Dext
• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate sales and purchase ledgers
• Completing bank reconciliations and balance sheet control account reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns and CIS returns where applicable
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
• Responding to client bookkeeping queries and providing software support where required

• Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
• Preparing corporation tax computations and personal tax returns
• Reviewing nominal ledgers and ensuring financial records comply with accounting standards
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial forecasting information
• Liaising with clients, HMRC and other third parties regarding accounting and taxation matters
• Assisting with internal audit work where required

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Modern cloud-based accounting systems and technology
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper or Accountant looking to join a growing accountancy practice that offers variety, progression and a supportive team culture, this could be the perfect next step in your career.