Location & Employment
Farnham – Full time or Part time, Permanent, UK based.
About the Role
Nor does the role sit behind a traditional data‑entry desk; it involves active client contact and handling the bookkeeping process for a portfolio of clients. The Outsourcing Assistant will support the Outsourcing Team in managing daily bookkeeping, reconciling control accounts, and ensuring month‑end reviews are accurate.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day‑to‑day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients and reconcile control accounts including month‑end reviews.
* Review client entries and advise on corrections or efficiency improvements.
* Resolve queries and prepare VAT returns for review and filing.
* Communicate directly with HMRC when necessary and undertake general administration tasks.
* Provide support to clients on various bookkeeping and accounting packages.
* Visit clients as required to resolve bookkeeping issues or undertake related projects.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 1–2 years’ experience, ideally within an accountancy practice.
* AAT training.
* Experience with Xero (certified preferred), Sage, QuickBooks or Dext.
* Ability to work independently and liaise directly with clients, as well as within a team.
* VAT experience and knowledge to prepare returns.
* Management accounts experience favourable.
* Personal Tax and MTD ITSA knowledge and experience favourable.
* CIS awareness.
* Positive team‑player with a “can do” attitude.
* Accurate data entry skills with excellent knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
* Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* Experience with CCH is advantageous.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Passion for delivering high‑level client service.
Benefits
* Pension scheme.
* Group life assurance (x4 salary).
* 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days.
* Opportunity to purchase additional holiday days.
* Car park either onsite or nearby (reimbursed if expense incurred).
* Social functions and events.
* Access to employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Employee Referral Bonus.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship.
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