Bookkeeper

Overview

Job Title:

Bookkeeper

Location:

Based in Waterlooville, Hampshire
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours per week:
Full time (36.50 hours)
Salary: £24,674.00 Annually
Reporting to:
Bookkeeping Manager

Job Purpose: Are you looking to join a rapidly growing, dynamic, and commercially savvy Accountancy Practice where there s no such thing as a silly question, time and talent are respected, there are endless opportunities to learn, alternative perspectives are welcome, family comes first, and (most importantly of all) nobody thinks they re too "big time" to make a round of brews?

If so, we d love to have a conversation with you about joining our thriving team. By combining our traditional values with modern thinking our team of Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll professionals proudly set the standard for what modern small business accounting support should look like. We are a team on a mission, with a rapidly expanding caseload of clients so now is a really exciting time to join us.

We also welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills who can demonstrate strong attention to detail, good numeracy, and experience in finance-related administration, even if they haven t worked as a bookkeeper before.

Our Bookkeeping team form an integral part of our package of support services for our valued clients. They live and breathe our philosophy of "balanced and beautiful" by meticulously tracking, reconciling and reporting financial information for a caseload of clients in order to help us provide a complete seamless service.

Key Responsibilities:

• To reconcile all ledgers e.g., bank, credit card, cash
• To reconcile control accounts.
• To calculate and submit VAT returns.
• To calculate and submit CIS returns.
• To post journals e.g., PAYE, VAT, pension
• To maintain electronic filing of reports and records.
• To resolve and reconcile bookkeeping queries.
• To utilise internal recording systems and follow internal procedures to ensure work and data are recorded and completed to an exemplary standard.
• To provide excellent client care both on the phone and in person, delivering reports and updates. This will include answering incoming calls, greeting clients, and welcoming them into the office, offering them refreshments and showing them in and out of the building.
• To work effectively and efficiently as part of a close-knit bookkeeping team, providing support and cover.
• To participate in activities necessary to support the smooth running of the office environment.
• To carry out relevant CPD required by your professional body (if appropriate).

General Duties:

• To attend training and development deemed necessary for the post in agreement with the line manager.
• To willingly undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested by line managers and comply with all employee policies and procedures of Heelan Associates.

Person specification:

Relevant experience

Experience working in a fast-paced accountancy practice with a varied caseload of clients. This will be supported by a membership to professional body (if applicable).

Experience utilising Xero, Quickbooks, DEXT and Free Agent. (Highly desirable although not essential).

Sound understanding and working knowledge of the double entry system.

Skills

Able to navigate Microsoft packages, specifically Word and Excel.

Effective at time management with the ability to work to tight deadlines (both internally and externally) and deal with newly emerging priorities day-to-day without compromising attention to detail.

To proactively seek out information when needed from colleagues and clients to enable a seamless service with a curious approach and hunger to expand knowledge.

Personal attributes

Friendly and professional with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally and committed to providing exemplary customer care.

A fun and outgoing attitude with a desire to support the growth of a thriving business, whilst enjoying professional growth at the same time.

An advocate for continued professional development, constantly curious and hungry to learn but not afraid to ask for advice when needed and act upon feedback given.

Takes pride in professional appearance and…