Book keeper

Our client is a very successful accountancy company based in Hornchurch who work with a wide range of businesses.

The successful candidate will be based within the firms existing book-keeping & VAT department.

Ideally qualified to AAT level, but happy to consider persons qualified by experience with a very good knowledge of VAT workings and ability to produce Returns.

A good and varied knowledge of current computer based packages.

A good understanding of bookkeeping as you will be assisting the team manage their client's monthly record keeping and VAT requirements and assisting with the on-boarding of clients to accounting software.

Full time position. 9 - 5 pm Mon - Friday up to £32,000.

• Manage a portfolio of clients and their monthly bookkeeping and VAT requirements using cloud based software packages
• Assist the team with bookkeeping services and the transition to digital accounting
• Data entry both manually and electronically
• Bank reconciliations
• VAT returns
• Getting clients on-board with Digital Accounts packages and assisting in the choice of the right solutions for their business
• Assisting the team train clients on cloud software face to face, using screen sharing software and in online meetings
• Communication with clients to ensure reporting deadlines are met

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• 2- 3 years experience within accountancy practice
• Knowledge of and ability to use IT software
  
  Organised, ability to work to deadlines and an attention to detail
• Working knowledge of current VAT rules and regulations, and bookkeeping requirements for small businesses