We have an incredible opportunity for a Bookkeeper who has practice experience to work for this organisation on a permanent basis in the Watford area. Your day to day duties revolve around Accurately process and manage the bookkeeping for a variety of clients in different industries. Prepare annual financial statements and working papers for review by manager. Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations. Prepare client payrolls, ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Complete month-end procedures such as: bank/cash reconciliations, debtors and creditors review, month-end journals for stock, depreciation, accrued income etc., other balance sheet reconciliations, profit & loss review, and interpretation. Creating budgets in Xero to assist clients with forecasting. Liaise with clients to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records You will need to be very familiar with Xero although if you have a thorough understanding of Quickbooks this is acceptable. in return the company offer a salary of £40000 - £45000pa An array of benefits including basic holiday of 28 days (inc 3 to be taken at Xmas) and Monthly KUDOS award - half a day's leave or a £50 gift of your choice Annual salary reviews For achieving your monthly service target, choose an early finish, late start or long lunch on a day of your choice the following month All professional subscriptions paid for CPD courses paid for Bonus scheme Due to location a car driver is preferred. Please do reach out if you are looking for a role with a forward thinking organisation