Bookkeeper

Temporary Bookkeeper

Location: Watlington, Oxfordshire
Company: Chartered Accountants Practice

Contract: 4-Month Fixed-Term (Temporary)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week - 3 days in the office, 2 at home

Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview

Our client, is an established firm of Accountants and due to a recent expansion of their client base, they are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Temporary Bookkeeper to provide essential financial support during this busy period. This role will ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and assist with maintaining up-to-date accounting records over a 4-month contract.

The successful candidate will work closely with the management team and the Practice staff to maintain financial accuracy and to take responsibility for a wide range of Bookkeeper duties.

Key Responsibilities as the Temporary Bookkeeper

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping using accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, Quick Books or similar)
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, and expenses
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards
• Assisting with preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation
• Monitor cash flow and report discrepancies
• Support payroll processing
• Maintain organised digital and paper financial records
• Liaise with suppliers, clients, and external accountants as and when needed

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally gained within a Firm of Accountants
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software
• Good understanding of UK VAT regulations
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• UK resident and previous UK experience is essential

Desirable:

• AAT Qualified, or working towards, or Qualified by experience
• Experience in a professional services environment
• Payroll experience

Skills & Attributes

• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information
• Proactive and able to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Adaptable and able to quickly understand existing systems

What We Offer

• Flexible working (if applicable)
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive hourly or daily rate (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully during a key business period

Please do get in touch for further details on this superb Temporary Bookkeeper role, and my client will move quickly on their hiring decision here.

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