Bookkeeper

Square Peg Associates are working with a highly customer-centric Accountancy Practice, who is recruiting a Bookkeeper based in Preston. They are seeking a professional and experienced Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to process external clients’ accounts. This will mainly be using cloud based software Xero / Quickbooks / Sage. 

Experience in an Accountancy Practice is essential for the position.

The role is an office based position with hours of 9am – 5pm. Option of 4 or 5 working days. 

Salary is negotiable, dependent upon the level of experience, circa £30 - £32k per annum.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Bookkeeper:

·      Responsibility of managing a portfolio of clients for all bookkeeping, and accounts processing services.

·      Preparation of accounts to trial balance

·      Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and submissions

·      Bank reconciliations, Purchase ledger and Sales Ledger

·      CIS Returns

·      Customer service, answering customer queries with confidence with the support of the team

Experience required of a Bookkeeper:

·      Experience in a similar Bookkeeping / Accounts Assistant role

·      Must have experience of working in an Accountancy Practice

·      Ability to work solely with minimum supervision

·      A personable, customer driven, people person

·      Have a positive can-do attitude

·      Have a passion to go the extra mile to support client queries

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper to manage their own clients, work autonomously and be part of a great small team of accounting staff.

Please apply online today or contact Suzanne at Square Peg Associates for immediate consideration.