Bookkeeper – Full or Part Time

We’re currently recruiting for a bookkeeper on behalf of an SME organisation based in Market Harborough.

The bookkeeper will form part of the wider finance team and the successful candidate will assist with the bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients and should be able to use cloud-based tools such as Xero. The role will also include accounts preparation work, VAT preparation and will provide support to the wider team in the delivery of monthly management reporting.

Hours of work:

• Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm OR part time 25 hours per week
• This is an office-based role predominantly with potentially one day working from home after the training period

Salary and benefits:

• £24,000 – £27,000 (pro-rata if part time)
• 21 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro-rata if part time)
• Statutory pension
• Private medical (single cover) after 6-month probationary period
• AAT study support

Duties and responsibilities:

• Processing and reconciling sales and purchase invoices for several clients
• Maintaining and reconciling sales and purchase ledgers for several clients
• Supporting the preparation of accounts
• Preparing VAT returns
• Preparing personal tax returns
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Handling client queries

Skills and experience required:

• AAT qualified / studying desirable
• Minimum of 1-2 years previous experience within an accountancy practice or bookkeeping for multiple clients
• Good understanding of Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel desirable
• Integrity, with an ability to manage confidential information
• Organised and initiative-taking, with strong people skills
• Collaborative individual