Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk
Bookkeeping & Accounts Clerk (Accountancy Practice) - Sherborne / Shaftesbury Area
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 + Bonus
Hybrid Working - 3 days office based, Flexible hours (around core hours 10am - 3pm)
Free Car Park, Full Study Support towards further training (AAT / ACA / ACCA)
Join a growing and digitally focused accountancy practice supporting a varied portfolio of clients across a range of sectors.
Our client is a growing and ambitious accountancy practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality advice and support to businesses and individuals across the South of England. As part of a wider group of established practices, they offer the opportunities and resources of a larger organisation while maintaining the friendly, collaborative culture and personal approach of a local firm.
Due to continued growth and an increasing client workload, they are looking to appoint an Accounts and Bookkeeping Advisor for a newly acquired practice near the Sherborne / Shaftesbury area and joining an existing team of 14.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies for review.
- Prepare personal and/or business tax returns for review, according to experience.
- Process monthly bookkeeping for clients across a range of industries.
- Sales and purchase invoice processing.
- Bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare and post journals (e.g. payroll, depreciation, accruals, prepayments).
- Produce VAT returns for review and submission.
- Liaise with clients and colleagues to ensure information is accurate and deadlines are met.
- Support client onboarding and contribute to excellent service delivery.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and the service provided to clients.
We're looking for someone with experience in an accountancy practice who is comfortable working across a varied client portfolio. Ideally you would have;
- Experience of preparing accounts as well as undertaking bookkeeping and VAT work.
- Experience of preparing tax returns, or a willingness and ability to develop in this area.
- AAT qualification or a similar accounting qualification would be welcomed, but we are equally interested in candidates who are qualified by experience.
- Familiarity with Xero or similar cloud accounting software.
- An organised and systematic approach with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and confidence liaising directly with clients.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional Christmas closure
- Workplace pension scheme
- Business laptop provided
- Friendly and supportive team environment
If you're a bookkeeper / Accountant looking to join a modern and flexible accountancy practice where you'll work with a varied client portfolio and be part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
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