**Job Title:** Bookkeeper
**Industry:** Accountancy
**Location:** Great Britain
**Role Type:** Full-Time
**Experience Level:** Associate (Level 2-3 AAT (or equivalent))
Hybrid, blend of Head Office in Cranfield and at home.
Are you an experienced and detail-oriented professional with knowledge of both Payroll and Bookkeeping, looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, outsource services environment?
The Role…
Based near Milton Keynes, we are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our growing team of professionals in our Outsourced Services Division.
Duties include:
* Providing a comprehensive end-to-end payroll service for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements.
* Managing pension contributions, PAYE, NI, and statutory payments.
* Maintaining up-to-date payroll records and resolving any payroll queries including all aspects of calculation, administration, reporting and compliance.
* Bookkeeping duties including bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, tax returns and other administration duties to ensure our clients are serviced to the highest standard.
* Accurate data management including verifying balances, rectifying discrepancies, reviewing data for accuracy, manages ledgers, and codes entries for processing.
* Preparing invoices, bills and year-end analysis, reporting on debtors/creditors, and handling accruals/prepayments.
* Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets, records, and statements.
* Agreeing timeframes for all work to ensure deadlines are met and excellent client service is maintained, and work is prioritised appropriately.
* Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements via appropriate software. Undertaking training as appropriate to ensure knowledge is technically up to date.
The Candidate…
* Proven experience in payroll processing and bookkeeping, ideally within a practice or multi-client environment.
* Experience in an accountancy practice setting essential.
* Good working knowledge of HMRC legislation, PAYE, NI, and pensions (including Auto-enrolment)
* Good understanding of VAT, knowledgeable in accounting and tax standards and regulations.
* Proficiency with accounting and payroll software, ideally Cloud-Based such as (e.g. Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
* Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written.
* Strong attention to detail, takes pride in their work.
* Excellent organisation skills, able to multi-task with a record of delivering client assignments to time, quality and financial deadlines.
* Resourceful, able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
* Proficient in MS Office skills (Advanced Excel would be desirable).
* UK driving licence and access to own transport.
* The right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role.
This is a hybrid role but will include regular travel to our offices in Cranfield near Milton Keynes.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your application!