We are looking to expand our team with an AAT Level 3 or similarly qualified Senior bookkeeper to join our accountancy practice who will manage their own portfolio of clients and oversee the bookkeeping team.
Working primarily with Pet Professionals throughout the UK, our practice supports hundreds of clients from small sole traders to larger limited companies with a variety of tax and payroll services whilst delivering a quality, professional yet friendly and approachable service. Trading as The Pet Accountant, we are the go-to accountancy firm for all pet professionals from pet stores to dog boarders, trainers, walkers and groomers.
We are not like your typical accountancy firm and that's why our clients like us so much. From our casual dress to our engagement with our clients at events such as Crufts and the Pet Industry Federation awards and our close-knit team who are regularly on social media ,reaching out to our clients or offering some advice. So whilst your skills are important, so is your personality. As an accountancy firm, we have been finalists at the Accounting Excellence Awards two years running - and we are striving to get a win under our belt
If you are an AAT Level 3 AATQB or similarly qualified bookkeeper with practice experience and you want to feel valued, an integral part of a team, want your own portfolio of clients to manage and enjoy working with all aspects of bookkeeping and a passion to help others, then we would like to hear from you.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, additional annual leave for years of service up to 38 days per year, starting at 33 days, bonuses based on the practice's achievements, and a sign-on bonus for any clients you bring on board. We are also big on team building, so expect invites to meals, funfairs or the odd game of crazy golf.
A typical working week is 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 8am til 4pm.
Progression will be supported and actively encouraged as well as the opportunity to join us on marketing events which could include attendance at trade shows, being part of our social media videos on TikTok, Youtube and Facebook as well as helping develop our internal processes and policies.
So here's what we need from you.
You will typically manage a portfolio of around 50 clients completing their monthly bookkeeping to trial balance each month, which includes balancing control accounts, posting journals and completing VAT returns. Other tasks will include reconciling of the bank and client liaison (both phone calls and email). Our practice uses Xero and FreeAgent so proficiency in both is desirable, although training and certification will be provided.
You will also provide training, advice, and perform regular checks of others' work to ensure it meets the standards expected, in addition to managing the bookkeeping team to ensure deadlines are met for monthly bookkeeping, VAT filings and that all clients are communicated with in a timely manner. You would manage a team of around 5 other members of varying skill levels to ensure the bookkeeping function within the business is streamlined, whilst providing a point of contact for all technical queries from within the bookkeeping team.
A candidate with accountancy practice experience would be ideal, but experience in bookkeeping, VAT return preperation and submission is a must. This is a senior role within the team, so some management experience would be advantageous.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
* Are you able to commute to work every day
Experience:
* Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person