Bookkeeper (In Practice) | Weybridge | Full Time (Hybrid Working) | Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday | £27,000 – £32,000 DOE
Our client, established in 1925, offers more than most mid-sized accountancy firms. They combine the service and expertise you would expect from a large organisation with the approachability and personal involvement of a mid-sized practice.
They are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper with a background in accountancy practice, used to working across multiple clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, client interaction, and being part of a collaborative team.
Are you the right person for the job?
* AAT qualified (ACCA part-qualified or QBE also considered)
* At least 3 years’ bookkeeping/accountancy practice experience working across multiple clients
* Confident in preparing VAT returns and management accounts
* Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and management accounting principles
* Proficiency in Xero and QuickBooks Online (Sage experience is an advantage)
* Good understanding of UK VAT rules; foreign currency and cross-border VAT knowledge desirable (training can be provided)
* Strong Excel skills, including formulas and functions
* Excellent attention to detail, organisational and presentational skills
* Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients at different levels of accounting knowledge
* Self-managing with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
What will your role look like?
* Maintain bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, including sales and purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, expenses, credit cards and intercompany transactions
* Process foreign currency transactions and reconcile multi-currency bank accounts
* Provide client services such as raising sales invoices, credit control and handling supplier/employee payments
* Assist with preparation of management accounts tailored to client needs, including prepayments, accruals, depreciation and balance sheet reconciliations
* Assist with preparing and submitting VAT returns for UK and Non-UK transactions, ensuring compliance with current rules
* Assist with VAT registrations, deregistration, and ad hoc client queries
* Liaise with clients regularly, providing support, advice and resolving queries
* Use cloud-based accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, etc.) and AI tools such as Hubdoc or Dext
* Maintain accurate records, timesheets, and ensure work is completed to a high standard and on schedule
What can you expect in return?
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* 5% employer pension contribution
* Healthcare plan, online GP support and employee discount portal
* Hybrid working available 1 day per week after 3 months probation
* Supportive and collaborative team of 6 with cross-departmental working
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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