Accountant and Bookkeeper

We are actively recruiting for 2 new job opportunities with the same accountancy firm based in Lincoln, who are hiring for both a Semi-Senior to Senior Accountant and a Senior Bookkeeper.

1. The Accountant job requires someone with experience gained from working in an accountancy practice, but this can be anywhere from Trainee / Semi-Senior through to an experienced, Senior Accountant grade.
2. The Bookkeeper position would suit someone who has either worked in an accountancy firm or has solid bookkeeping / VAT experience and experience of relevant IT systems. Any knowledge of sage, xero etc would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Hybrid Working
• Company pension
• Ability to grow within the role and career progression
• Free On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Study and training report (if required)
• Hours – Monday to Friday – flexible to accommodate work / life balance
• Salary – Competitive and entirely dependent on experience and qualifications

Accountant Responsibilities:

• Year-end accounts preparation both for on-line clients and clients using other systems
• Prepare first draft of computations and tax returns for companies, sole traders and partnerships
• Liaise with clients as necessary to help them keep up to date with their accounting records
• Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns for individuals and partnerships.

Bookkeeper Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile internal and client accounting transactions on Xero or other software.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for review where required.
• Liaise with clients as necessary to help them keep up to date with their accounting records.
• Preparation of financial and management information.
• Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers.
• Bank and cash account reconciliation.
• Supporting clients with advice in respect of management information and financial reporting.
• Preparation of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns.