Bookkeeper
Location: Wymondham
Salary: Upto £24,000 FTE Depending on Skills and Experience
Added: 12/09/2024
Salary level: Upto £24k Dependant on skills and experience
Job type: Full Time, Permanent (may consider part time for min 25hrs week over 5 days)
Location: Hybrid/Norfolk
THE ROLE: We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our friendly team. The role is responsible for effective support to the team. It is important our colleagues ensure there is accurate adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory responsibilities. This role will include building good relationships with fellow colleagues, clients and internal departments.
KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:
- General bookkeeping duties to include;
- Double entry bookkeeping;
- Preparation of Self Assessment Tax Return’s
- Processing sales invoices; - receipts and payments
- Preparation of statements showing income and expenditure - completing VAT returns
- Preparing wages and processing expenses claims
- Helping prepare P&L accounts and balance sheets
- Logging in records received by clients and checking the information is relevant and complete
- Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between clients/visitors/enquirers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
- Manage, organize and update relevant data using database applications
- Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures
- Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
- Plus other duties consistent with the grade as directed.
- EXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of bookkeeping experience
- Able to produce up to trial balance from client receipts and records
- Self-motivated and able to work to tight deadlines
- Experience of Receipt Bank, Quickbooks, Xero or TaxCalc is preferential but not essential
- Good IT skills SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Advanced organisation skills to prioritise and manage daily tasks and meet exacting deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Advanced problem-solving skills and flexibility to move between different tasks at short notice with ability to remain calm and to share information in a clear and logical manner
- High degree of IT literacy – to navigate a broad range of internal systems, including competent user of Outlook suite
- Have a confident manner and be able to ask for help in the first instance, to help with problem solving and to enable you to progress and grow within your role.
Background Founded in Norwich in 1995, The TaxAssist Direct Group is a training, marketing, support and services business and is the franchisor for the ‘TaxAssist Accountants’ tax, accounting and advisory services brand.
About the TaxAssist Group The TaxAssist Group is a highly successful international franchisor and the UKs largest network of accountants specialising in small business and individuals, providing accounts, tax, advisory and a range of tailored additional services. The UK network operates from around 370 locations in the UK, dealing with over 75,000 clients with a collective fee bank approaching £50m.
About TaxAssist Accountants TaxAssist Accountants is the UK’s largest network of accountants providing tax, accountancy and business advisory services specifically for small and medium sized businesses, including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships.
The Rewards We will recognise your contribution with:-
- Respect for your wellbeing and work-life balance. Overtime and weekend working are not part of our habit. We work a 35-hour week full time and offer part time and non- standard hours where feasible and appropriate.
- Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for all staff and qualifying family members.
- Death in Service Cover
- Auto-enrolled workplace pension scheme
- Attendance at our 3-day annual conference event
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on your background or needs, if you require any adjustments to make the recruitment process easier please let us know.
If you wish to apply for this position, please email your CV to: [email protected]