Bookkeeper in London Colney

Bookkeeper Position Specification

A small accountancy business with aprox 280 clients, grown organically over 9 years. We are now looking for a full time Bookkeeper to join our small team of 4 whilst we push growth further.

We were shortlisted in The Best of Royal Greenwich Business Awards for Workforce Development in 2021 and firmly support our team in all aspects of their careers. Training and development are key to our success and our goal is to retain and grow our staff for many years.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes –

* AAT studier, level 2 as a minimum (level 3 preferred)

* 1-2 years in a similar role, either small practice or SME business

* Xero software experience (advantage but not necessary)

* A self-starter

* Great communication skills

* A ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to seek answers

* Good computer skills and ability to work with multiple software’s

* Professional and discretional

Position details

* All Bookkeeping work to trial balance for multiple clients

* VAT return processing through MTD

* Working papers for annual accounts preparation, FAR, Accruals, Prepayments etc

* Communicating with clients and HMRC as required

* Meeting deadlines for statutory filings

* General office duties

* Other ad hoc tasks as required

Specifics

* 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

* Laptop provided

* Monthly social with the team

* Study / training support for AAT

* All statutory benefits (maternity, pensions)

* 23 days paid holidays plus bank holidays

* 3-month probationary period

* Office based in a stunning listed building at the bottom of Greenwich Park with plenty of natural light and space