Alexander Daniels are recruiting for a Bookkeeper for a growing Accountancy Practice based in the Birmingham area. This is a newly created role due to business growth and would give the successful candidate a brilliant opportunity to develop and learn alongside the senior management team very quickly. Key responsibilities: Preparing financial statements for limited companies in compliance with FRS 102, FRS 102 1A, and FRS 105, as well as for sole traders and partnerships. Preparing Group consolidated financial statements (desirable, but not required). Preparing corporate tax returns for companies. Preparing personal tax returns. Handling quarterly and monthly VAT returns. Bookkeeping using client software (preferably Xero, but we work with all software packages). Preparing management accounts. Preparing monthly and weekly payroll (desirable, but not required). Managing a small client portfolio, which includes direct communication with clients. Essential skills: Interpersonal skills - Good communication skills as you will engage with internal and external stakeholders regularly. Proficient in using Microsoft 365, QuickBooks, Xero, Sage50, Sage Cloud, etc. Experience of using CCH for accounts and tax production is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. Have an understanding of client onboarding procedures, AML, KYC etc.