Bookkeeper

Location: Fordham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bookkeeper to join a busy finance team within a well-established Accountancy Practice.

The ideal candidate will be organised, reliable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. This role would suit someone looking to develop their career within a practice in a supportive environment, who is AAT qualified or part ACCA qualified.

Key Responsibilities:

* Preparation of sole trade, complex partnerships, and limited company accounts

* Correctly and accurately prepare a trial balance, supporting lead schedules, backing documents, executive summary and use Digita accounts preparation to generate accounts

* Extract information and reports from clients’ records

* Gain in depth knowledge of using Xero and common apps for bookkeeping and VAT

* Gain further experience of Payroll/CIS in particular some of the common technical issues

* Input figures onto Digita Personal Tax and Corporation Tax for simple clients and run draft computations ahead of manager review

* Responsibility for Companies House and HMRC filing for clients you have worked on

Requirements:

* Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role

* MUST have previous accountancy practice experience

* Experience with preparing full accounts

* Strong numerical skills and attention to detail

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, Quick Books)

* Strong organisational and time-management skills

* Excellent communication skills for internal and external liaison