Role: Bookkeeper Location: Chester Salary: Up to £32,000 Benefits of the Bookkeeper Job: Generous Basic Salary (dependant on experience) 29 days holiday (inc Bank Holidays) Hybrid Working Company Pension Support for Further Studies Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company. Company social events Free On-site parking About the team: We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated bookkeeper to join a well-established firm in Chester. As a Cloud bookkeeper, you will play a vital role in assisting the bookkeeping team there in processing and preparing clients’ bookkeeping records and VAT returns within cloud accounting software and Excel. Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper Job: Data entry of accounting information Reconciliation of key accounts (bank, debtors, creditors, VAT, PAYE) Investigation into discrepancies and finding solutions Preparation of Quarterly/Monthly VAT returns and submissions Meeting monthly VAT deadlines Reviewing VAT transactions for accuracy and completeness Keeping up to date with HMRC VAT and other relevant regulations along with new releases within cloud software Liaising with clients in a professional manner Requirements of the Bookkeeper Job: At least five years bookkeeping experience within an accountancy practice or as self-employed bookkeeper Good technical knowledge of VAT You’ll need to be able to ‘hit the ground running’, work independently and be able to use your own initiative Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel Proficiency in at least two accounts software packages such as Sage 50, Sage Business Cloud (Sage One), Xero, QuickBooks or FreeAgent Preferably have knowledge of post-Brexit VAT regulations and experience of entering these transactions within the accounting software. For further discussion regarding this Bookkeeper job, please reach out to Elliot at Puro Associates on 01904 571760 or CLICK to apply.