Bookkeeper

TPF Recruitment is supporting a highly regarded, multisited firm of chartered accountants in its search for an experienced Bookkeeper to join its Melksham office.
This is a straightforward and varied bookkeeping position, working with a portfolio of owner managed businesses across a range of sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records and providing a reliable, high quality service to clients.
Responsibilities will include:

• Completing bookkeeping for a varied portfolio of clients
  
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
  
• Processing bank transactions and completing reconciliations
  
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
  
• Producing management information where required
  
• Working with cloud accounting software
  
• Resolving bookkeeping queries with clients
  
• Ensuring records are complete, accurate and kept up to date
  
• Liaising with the accounts team and other colleagues across the firm
  

Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous bookkeeping experience, ideally within an accountancy practice
  
• Possess a good understanding of VAT and bookkeeping principles
  
• Be familiar with cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage
  
• Have excellent attention to detail
  
• Be organised and able to manage multiple deadlines
  
• Communicate confidently and professionally with clients
  
• Be AAT qualified, studying towards AAT or qualified by experience
  

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, well established accountancy practice offering good quality client work and long term stability.
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000
Location: Melksham
To apply or find out more, contact Joe Potter at TPF Recruitment on 01182 066 777 or email Joe@tpfrecruitment.com.