About this role
Job Title: Bookkeeper Location: Keighley, North Yorkshire Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Are you an experienced Bookkeeper with strong accounting experience and looking for an opportunity to join a growing and supportive accountancy practice?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and growing accountancy practice based in the Keighley area as a Bookkeeper, where you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of small business clients. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing client information through accounting software and supporting the senior accountancy team with accounts preparation.
Working within a professional and collaborative environment, this role would suit an experienced Bookkeeper who is confident working with a range of businesses, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys building strong relationships with clients. You will have the opportunity to broaden your accounting knowledge, work across a varied client portfolio and develop your career within a supportive practice environment.
Key Responsibilities as a Bookkeeper: Manage a small portfolio of clients, taking responsibility for the accurate inflow and processing of financial informationMaintain accurate and up to date accounting records using cloud accounting softwareLiaise directly with clients by telephone and email to obtain and clarify financial information as requiredProcess bookkeeping transactions and ensure client accounts are maintained accurately and efficientlyPrepare and submit VAT returns on behalf of clientsAssist senior accountants with the preparation of accounts for a range of businessesProcess accounting entries through to trial balanceAssist with the preparation of management accounts where requiredSupport the senior accountancy team with a range of accounting and bookkeeping mattersEnsure all work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlinesIdentify and resolve discrepancies or queries within client accountsMaintain a high standard of client service and develop positive working relationships Experience Required as a Bookkeeper: Previous experience working as a Bookkeeper within an accountancy practice or similar environmentExcellent working knowledge of accounts preparation for a range of businesses, including sole traders, limited companies and partnershipsStrong practical bookkeeping experience with the ability to manage client accounts independentlyGood knowledge and experience using cloud accounting softwareExperience using Sage, Xero and QuickBooks would be highly advantageousExperience preparing and submitting VAT returnsAbility to prepare accounts and financial information to a high standardExcellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to workStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise your own workloadExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfident liaising directly with clients by telephone and email In Return as a Bookkeeper you will receive: £28,000 - £35,000 annual salary, dependent on experienceFull time, Monday to Friday23 days annual holidayCompany pension schemeSupportive and collaborative working environmentOpportunity to work with a varied portfolio of small business clientsOngoing opportunities to develop your accounting and bookkeeping skillsOpportunity to support experienced senior accountants and broaden your practice experienceGenuine opportunity to develop your career within a growing accountancy practice If you are an experienced Bookkeeper with strong accounting experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and growing accountancy practice, APPLY TODAY!
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