Bookkeeper - Top 50 firm in Uckfield - Butler Rose

Bookkeeper - Top 50 firm
Uckfield, East Sussex
£25,000 to £30,000

Butler Rose - Public Practice are delighted to be supporting our client, a highly reputable Top 50 UK firm of accountants, that are keen to appoint an experienced and skilled Qualified by Experience or AAT qualified Bookkeeper for their Uckfield offices on a straight permanent basis.

Role Requirements -

Input and review data
Review and maintain, purchase, sales and general ledgers
Post and review month end journals
Adhere to proper accounting standards
Meet deadlines and time budgets
Advise managers of any outstanding issues
Complete and review VAT returns
Maintain a full and accurate audit trail by filing and referencing documents
Liaise with other departments such as Payroll
Travel to and work from client sites if required
Prepare and review management accounts from information and documentation received from clients, ensuring that all relevant deadlines are met
Complete each assignment before passing to the manager for review
Develop and maintain good client relations
Liaise with clients directly or through relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information
Ensure a high level of service to meet client's expectations
Ensure that all hours worked on assignments are correctly recorded
Training and supporting more junior members of staff and clients

Person Requirements -

Either qualified by experience or AAT qualified with proven bookkeeping experience ideally within an accountancy practice or office environment
Extensive knowledge of VAT would be highly advantageous
Management accounts experience is essential
Proficient in the use of XERO, Sage 50 and MS Office packages including Excel&Word
Numerate and analytical with excellent written and verbal communications skills
Evidence of being a proactive, self-starter who can manage changing priorities in a demanding environment

Please apply now for this immediately available opportunity working for this firm of choice if your skills and experience meet the above criteria.

This role is advertised by Doug Greer, Butler Rose (AGY)
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.