Bookkeeper

We are actively recruiting for a good job opportunity with an accountancy firm based in North Lincolnshire, Close to Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Brigg, who are seeking to hire a Bookkeeper. The salary is negotiable, will of course depend on experience and qualification level and is open within reason. The firm are open on hiring for either part-time or full-time hours.

We are looking for an experienced bookkeeper to join our bookkeeping and payroll team. The role will involve processing bookkeeping and VAT returns for numerous clients across different industries from their source records using a variety of software i.e. Sage, Xero, spreadsheets etc. The candidate should have good client communication skills and previous practice experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary in line with market rate.
• Company pension scheme – 4% payable by employee, 4% contribution from employer.
• Free car parking on site
• Working hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday for full-time staff but hours vary for part-time employees.
• Opportunity for further progression in the future, should you want this.
• Option of homeworking once you have settled in and passed probation.
• Mileage – Use of own vehicle for trips to clients etc are reimbursed at HMRC’s AMR.
• Death in service benefit – 2 x annual salary paid to estate on death.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks may include:

• 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.
• Support Account Managers on client bookkeeping matters.
• 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.