BookkeeperEllesmere PortCirca £23,000 - £28,000 Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a highly-regarded firm of chartered accountants in Ellesmere Port who are now looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to their growing team. As a Bookkeeper you will take a hands-on role in the completion of client bookkeeping, preparing and submitting VAT returns, CIS returns, and assisting with the preparation of management accounts. With the firm looking for an experienced pair of hands, the successful individual will have existing experience of working within practice. You will be a confident in all aspects of bookkeeping and will have experience in the use of online accounting software such as Xero, Quickbooks, or Sage. The ideal candidate may be AAT Qualified or may be qualified by experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful individual to join a well-regarded Ellesmere Port based firm in a role where you will be rewarded with an extremely competitive salary and benefits package as well as scope for development. Duties and Responsibilities: Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.Prepare & submit VAT returns for a range of clients.Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.Prepare financial management reports.Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes.Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data. Skills AAT Qualified / Part Qualified or Qualified by ExperienceExperience of working in a practice environment is essential For further information on this role please contact Curtis Reid at Clark Wood If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Refer a friend or colleague to us and receive a minimum of £200 if we assist them in securing a permanent role