Trainee Bookkeeper in Hitchin - QUEST RECRUITMENT LTD

We are a small, friendly business in Hitchin and have an opening for a trainee bookkeeper. Work includes bookkeeping, VAT and some preparation of accounts and tax returns. Good working knowledge of Dext and Xero would also be helpful.
Your new role
Maintaining companies bookkeeping records on either excel or software's
Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns. 
Prepare company statutory accounts and corporation tax returns
Ensuring compliance and accuracy whilst following procedures
Report any anomalies within the systems and suggest improvements
Any other duties as deemed necessary

What you'll need to succeed
Desirable experience in Xero aDext
Graduate or studying for AAT/ACCA
Attention to detail
Strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction
Strong written and oral communication skills in English

What you'll get in return

20 days annual leave. An extra day received for every 2 years worked (outside of a training agreement).
Training Tuesdays – as an office, we dedicate time to training. Staff dictate what they want to learn, and then we facilitate the most suitable staff to train on these areas each week.

£3000 budget for staff activities each year – such as a team evening out to Top Golf.
Study support offered.