My client is looking for an experienced bookkeeper with excellent accounting and VAT knowledge. You must have attention to detail, an analytical mind and the ability to complete work to a high professional standard and a positive mindset. You will also be required to manage a small team so experience in management as a bookkeper would be advantageous.
Education & Qualifications for Bookkeeper
* AAT Level 3 or level 4 completed
* 5 years experience in an accounting and bookkeeping role
* Good GCSE and/or A-Level results
Main Duties & Responsibilities of Bookkeeper
* Managing a team of 4 (onsite and offsite) - Reviewing their bookkeeping work, workflow and setting targets to meet monthly deadlines.
* Managing a portfolio of over 100 clients covering a wide range of industries including property, IT, construction, professional services and e-commerce.
* Assist clients and colleagues with bookkeeping and VAT including setting up and training on Xero, QuickBooks and Dext.
* Preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts and budgets to send to clients and follow up with meetings to discuss and assist company directors with making business and personal tax decisions.
* Preparing and submission of VAT returns and ensuring all clients are MTD compliant.
* Having knowledge and experience to identify complex accounting and VAT transactions
* Working with the associates to carry out balance sheet reconciliations and accounts preparation to Extended Trial Balance stage.
* Prepare monthly budgeting and forecast analysis for the department for review with the department partner.
* Implementing new processes and software with the department partner and rolling out to the rest of the team.
* FRS102 Accounts preparation on specialist accounts software