Bookkeeper / Management Accounts Assistant

Description:

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded firm of Chartered Accountants in Faversham with the recruitment of a Bookkeeper / Management Accounts Assistant to join their growing team.
This is a particularly varied opportunity that would suit someone who enjoys bookkeeping and management accounts work but is also keen to take on wider responsibilities within a modern and forward thinking accountancy practice.
You will work closely with a varied portfolio of owner managed businesses, providing day to day bookkeeping and management accounting support, while also playing an important role in client onboarding and the smooth running of the firm's internal systems and processes.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
• Bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Maintaining accurate accounting records using cloud based software
• Liaising directly with clients and responding to day to day queries
• Supporting the onboarding of new clients into the practice
• Setting up and maintaining client records within the firm's practice management system
• Ensuring client information and internal systems remain accurate and up to date
• Supporting colleagues across other areas of the practice where required
• Helping to improve internal processes and ensure the efficient flow of information across the business

RequirementsThe Successful Candidate
You may be AAT qualified, studying towards AAT, qualified by experience, or simply have a strong background in bookkeeping within an accountancy practice.
Ideally, you will have:
• Previous bookkeeping experience, ideally gained within an accountancy practice
• Experience preparing VAT returns
• Some exposure to management accounts would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• Good IT and systems skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved across different areas of the business
Most importantly, the firm is looking for someone personable, organised and adaptable who enjoys being part of a close knit team and is happy to take ownership of their responsibilities.

BenefitsThe Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a really good quality firm of Chartered Accountants in Faversham where you will benefit from a varied position, exposure to a broad range of clients and the opportunity to develop your responsibilities over time.
The position offers considerably more variety than a traditional bookkeeping role, making it particularly well suited to someone who enjoys working with clients, systems and internal processes alongside their core accounting responsibilities.
Salary: £28,000 to £38,000, dependent on experience and background.
For more information or a confidential conversation about this opportunity, contact TPF Recruitment