About this role
Kenneth Brian Associates are currently recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join a friendly and professional accountancy environment, supporting a varied portfolio of clients with their bookkeeping, VAT and general accounting administration.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with practical bookkeeping experience who enjoys working with clients, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider accounts team.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of clients using accounting software and Excel.
- Processing financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses and receipts.
- Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
- Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records, spreadsheets and supporting documentation.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring transactions are correctly treated for VAT purposes.
- Liaising with clients to obtain outstanding information and documentation.
- Preparing accounts and tax documents for client approval and electronic signature.
- Maintaining organised client files, records and internal deadlines.
- Supporting general accounting administration, including routine HMRC and Companies House correspondence.
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure client work is completed accurately and within deadlines.
The Ideal Candidate
- Must have a practice background
- Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts-related role.
- Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Good understanding of bookkeeping principles and VAT.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Confident communicating with clients and requesting information when required.
- Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
- AAT or another relevant accounting qualification would be advantageous, although practical experience will also be considered.