My client is looking for an experienced bookkeeper with excellent accounting and VAT knowledge. You must have attention to detail, an analytical mind and the ability to complete work to a high professional standard and a positive mindset. You will also be required to manage a small team so experience in management as a bookkeper would be advantageous.

Education & Qualifications for Bookkeeper

* AAT Level 3 or level 4 completed

* 5 years experience in an accounting and bookkeeping role

* Good GCSE and/or A-Level results

Main Duties & Responsibilities of Bookkeeper

* Managing a team of 4 (onsite and offsite) - Reviewing their bookkeeping work, workflow and setting targets to meet monthly deadlines.

* Managing a portfolio of over 100 clients covering a wide range of industries including property, IT, construction, professional services and e-commerce.

* Assist clients and colleagues with bookkeeping and VAT including setting up and training on Xero, QuickBooks and Dext.

* Preparing management accounts, cash flow forecasts and budgets to send to clients and follow up with meetings to discuss and assist company directors with making business and personal tax decisions.

* Preparing and submission of VAT returns and ensuring all clients are MTD compliant.

* Having knowledge and experience to identify complex accounting and VAT transactions

* Working with the associates to carry out balance sheet reconciliations and accounts preparation to Extended Trial Balance stage.

* Prepare monthly budgeting and forecast analysis for the department for review with the department partner.

* Implementing new processes and software with the department partner and rolling out to the rest of the team.

* FRS102 Accounts preparation on specialist accounts software