Bookkeeper & Office Professional

A well-established accountancy practice north of Derby and within a short commute of Belper, Ashbourne and Heanor are looking to recruit a Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join their team, with some element of reception cover and administration also included in the position. The employer are known to be generous with their terms and benefits, flexible and a calm and supportive place to work.

Applications are sought from people with bookkeeping / VAT experience, ideally from an accountancy firm, although local professionals with the same experience from a company could be included too.

The firm also need someone happy to spend a smaller portion of their time supporting the overall office, with some reception cover and related administration duties.

This is a fully office-based role and will suit someone who enjoys a varied position combining accounts work with general office and client-facing duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and bank reconciliations
• Preparation of VAT returns
• MTD-related submissions
• Use of cloud accounting software (e.g. Xero)
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries
• General administrative and reception duties

Benefits

• Office-based role with parking available
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Office closed between Christmas and New Year
• Pension scheme available
• Eye test paid, with contribution towards glasses if required
• Half day on a Friday
• Additional holiday entitlement linked to length of service

This role would suit someone looking for stability, variety and a pleasant working environment, within an accountancy practice.