Bookkeeper

My client is a friendly and established accountancy practice based in Tiverton, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries and business sizes. They are looking to appoint an Accounts Technician / Bookkeeper to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing bookkeeping or accountancy practice experience who is looking for a full-time, office-based position and wants to continue developing their skills within a supportive team. The Role Working with a varied client portfolio including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, you will provide support across a range of bookkeeping and general accountancy duties. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and maintaining bookkeeping records for a variety of clients
• Assisting with the preparation of accounts and tax returns
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting monthly and quarterly accounting procedures
• Working with cloud accounting software, particularly Xero and/or QuickBooks
• Assisting clients with accounting software queries and providing general support
• Processing and maintaining accurate financial and client records
• Supporting colleagues with accounts and tax deadlines
• Liaising with clients to obtain information and resolve queries
• Ensuring work is completed accurately and within required deadlines
• Maintaining confidentiality and complying with GDPR requirements
• Following appropriate anti-money laundering procedures
• Providing general administrative support to the practice when required

About You The ideal candidate will have some previous experience in bookkeeping or an accountancy practice and be comfortable working with a range of clients. You will ideally have:

• Previous bookkeeping or accountancy practice experience
• Good knowledge of Xero and/or QuickBooks
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A professional and friendly approach to dealing with clients
• Good IT skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and changing workloads

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful