About the Practice:
My client is a well-established and respected accountancy practice with a loyal client base across the agricultural sector, including farmers, landowners, and rural professionals. The firm is known for its personal service and in-depth understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in farming and rural business.
As the firm continues to grow, they are looking to appoint a reliable and experienced Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper to support their team and client base.
Role Overview:
This role would suit a proactive and detail-oriented bookkeeper or accounts assistant with experience working in a UK accountancy practice. Youll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and supporting a portfolio of rural and agricultural clients with day-to-day accounting tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform regular bookkeeping for clients using cloud-based software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, etc.)
2. Prepare and submit VAT returns, including handling sector-specific VAT schemes (e.g. flat rate for farmers)
3. Assist with preparing year-end files for accountants
4. Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and control accounts