An excellent opportunity to join an established accountancy practice in Hornchurch (London Borough of Havering) working within the book keeping & VAT department. The practice is well respected with a varied local client base and provides a modern approach to the profession. It has a strong professional work force and an extremely high staff retention rate. There is a vibrant and dynamic working environment. The practice is looking for an office based book keeper to join the team who is: -Qualified to AAT level with a very good knowledge of VAT workings and ability to produce Returns. -Have a good working knowledge of cloud based software, preferably Freeagent, Xero and Dext -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Responsibilities will include: - Managing e a portfolio of clients and their monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and VAT requirements using cloud based software packages - Monthly reconciliation of control accounts (bank, payroll, vat) - Communication with clients to ensure reporting deadlines are met - Data entry of clients receipts and expenses.