Company Description
Appleleaf Chartered Certified Accountants is a professional accountancy firm based in Lincolnshire, providing bespoke accounting and consultancy services across the UK.
At Appleleaf we believe that every business is different and so all have different needs of their accountant. We provide accounting services that go beyond just 'doing the books' to offer a personal and tailored service to all our clients.
With 20 years of experience working with businesses of all shapes and sizes across a wide variety of industries, Appleleaf Accountancy is ideally positioned to help support your business.
We have a small team of 10 and our offices are based in Grimsby Town Centre.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Bookkeeper position located in Grimsby. As a Bookkeeper, day-to-day duties include maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, reconciling accounts, preparing financial statements, and managing journal entries.
Client Portfolio Management: Responsible for maintaining and organising a varied client portfolio, ensuring highest service levels are maintained at all times.
Financial Transactions: Accurately record daily financial transactions for our clients, ensuring all money movements are documented correctly.
Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular checks to ensure that bank statements and records all reconcile, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
Invoicing and Payments: Manage invoicing for clients, monitor incoming payments, and oversee purchase invoice management to the firm's cloud system and outgoing payments.
Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing basic financial information to trial balance ready for Client Manager review and preparation of statutory financial statements.
Budgeting Support: Work with clients to monitor their spending against budgets, highlighting any significant variances.
Practice Development: Actively look and share ideas to improve internal processes of the Practice in order to assist in creating greater efficiencies or improved client experience.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience in bookkeeping or a related field, preferably within a UK accountancy practice.
* Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and familiarity with UK financial regulations.
* Proficient in accounting software, especially Xero and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail.
* Strong organisational and time management abilities.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong client relationships.
* AAT qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary.
* Enhanced health scheme after 6 month probation period.
* Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
* Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.