Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you a Qualified Bookkeeper with experience of working in an accounting practice or within a finance function within the private industry sector? If so, the opportunity to join this accounting practice in Milton Keynes is too good to miss!
Qualified Bookkeeper
Milton Keynes, MK9 1FD
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary £25,000 - £29,000 per annum
- Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm (with flexibility)
- Option for 2 days working from home
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client has exciting plans for the future development of their Milton Keynes accounting practice. They are looking for a Qualified Bookkeeper to join their fantastic team, where customer care is at the heart of the organisation.
This is an amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking bookkeeper. Their wide variety of clients makes every day different, providing unlimited opportunities to gain valuable experience.
Is this for YOU?
- Do you have an ICB Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping or higher?
- Do you have 3 or more years’ experience of bookkeeping in an accounting practice or in a finance function within the private industry sector?
- Are you proficient in using Xero, Quickbooks and FreeAgent accounting software?
- Do you exude positivity, energy and passion while being approachable, a good listener and a clear communicator?
- Can you dig deep into the numbers of a business and quickly spot discrepancies and areas of concern?
- Are you passionate about providing a quality service to our clients?
- Is building a great rapport with clients and trusted 3rd party providers something you could embrace and deliver?
- Are you willing to travel occasionally to meet with clients locally and in London and attend training events and if so, do you have a driving licence?
What’s on offer?
- 20 days annual holiday plus all bank holidays
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home
- Company pension
- Training programme to help develop your personal potential and professional abilities in bookkeeping, accounting and tax, including online and external webinars and conferences
- Gain great experience with widely used online accounting packages and reporting systems
- Opportunities to attend networking events
- A company culture that values you and your family
- Fun quarterly team meetings for business catchups and team building
- Modern fully serviced office facilities close to shops and Milton Keynes Central station
- Fully funded on-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness support programme
What the role will involve:
- Entering and recording financial transactions
- Handling accounts payable and receivable
- Coding supplier invoices and VAT
- Ensuring receipts and bills are attached to each transaction on the software system
- Handling client invoices by checking, recording and sending to client’s customers
- Setting up and maintaining live bank feeds into the software from each bank account
- Recording cash receipts and handling bank deposits
- Bank reconciliations
- Maintain fixed assets register
- Production of profit and loss statements and balance sheets
- Analysis of the client’s numbers before submitting to the accountants within the Practice
- Provide training and guidance on using online accounting software to other clients of the Practice
- Providing administrative and clerical support as needed
- Additional bookkeeping duties as designated by the Practice
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
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Salary
£25k - £29k per annum
