Bookkeeper
Sumer
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: South West • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of clients
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation
- Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
- Liaise with clients to gather financial information and provide ongoing support
- Use cloud-based accounting systems to streamline processes and improve efficiency
- Identify opportunities to improve bookkeeping processes and add value to client services
Requirements
- Proven experience in the accounting sector, ideally in a bookkeeping or similar role
- Strong working knowledge of accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage 50
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confident communicator with the ability to build strong client relationships
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and develop
Benefits
- Flexible working alongside a culture that promotes work life balance
- Commitment to continued learning & development
- Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday
- Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
- Optional access to our health cash plan (Bupa) day one, where you can claim towards your dental, optical, health and wellbeing expenses
- Access to mental health support
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- Regular social and informal events within the organisation
- A real sense of belonging to an exciting and progressive team who listen to your ideas
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial record maintenanceaccounts payableaccounts receivablebank reconciliationVAT returnsmanagement accounts preparationfinancial reportingbookkeeping processes
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganisational skillscommunication skillsclient relationship buildingindependent workteam collaborationproactive mindsetwillingness to learn