Bookkeeper

Description:

Due to expansion , we are looking for an experienced and qualified Bookkeeper to join our friendly team based in the Taunton office.
The role will involve a wide range of bookkeeping services including, but not limited to:
- Day to day bookkeeping
- Purchase & sales ledgers (posting invoices, credit notes, bills, etc.)
- Data entry from manual records (bank statements, invoices etc.)
- Bank reconciliation
- Liaising with clients and HMRC
- Preparing/completing VAT returns and partial exemption
- Processing client payroll
- Maintaining accurate files and records
- Setting up of Cloud Accounting accounts for clients
- Assist clients with any queries or issues with cloud accounting or bookkeeping
The ideal candidate will have:
* Must have at least 2 years practical (day to day) bookkeeping experience for a range of clients
* Must have experience of VAT Returns for a range of clients
* Must have proven experience of: Purchase & sales ledgers (posting invoices, credit notes, bills etc.); Data entry from manual records (bank statements, invoices etc.); Bank reconciliation and preparing/completing VAT returns.
**Experience of bookkeeping for medical (GP Practices) a distinct advantage**
Other Requirements:
* All applicants MUST be eligible to work in the UK
* Computer literate and proficient in the use of various accounting software packages i.e. Quickbooks; Xero and Sage.
* Experience of liaising with clients and HMRC
* Processing client payroll
* Setting up of Cloud Accounting accounts etc.
* Logical and well organised
* Good problem solving skills
* Attention to detail
* Able to work well both in a team and independently
* Good level of both written and verbal communication skills
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
* Starting annual leave entitlement of 21 days plus bank holidays
* Private medical cover upon completion of a probationary period
* Company pension
* Hybrid working available subject to qualifying criteria
* Free on-site parking
* Sick pay
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* We are a mindful employer