Company Details and Job OverviewKenton Black are working with an established and friendly firm in the Shrewsbury area who due to continued expansion are seeking to appoint Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to join their team undertaking with accounts/bookkeeping and VAT duties. This Hybrid role requires the candidate to have strong bookkeeping skills with knowledge of VAT returns to undertake bookkeeping via Xero and Quickbooks from client's records and then prepare VAT returns and statutory accounts . The successful candidate will ideally be AAT qualified or can work to that standard with a solid knowledge of Xero/Quickbooks and experience of preparing VAT returns in a similar role within an accountancy environment. This position is available either full or part time (min 30hrs for part time) Key Benefits/Rewards On Offer:Salary: to c£27K dependent on experience HYBRID flexible working22 days Holidays + bank hols PensionPrivate Healthcare and wellbeingLife CoverCompany bonusCycle to work scheme& much more!Your New Role As Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant:You will be responsible for bookkeeping/accounts duties for a variety of clients and in addition be able to prepare VAT returns with previous experience of working within a similar role within accountancy using Xero/Quickbooks. You will be be passionate about providing a great service to clients and be able to hit the ground running.Day to Day Duties :Bookkeeping/Accounts duties on a monthly via Xero/QuickbooksPreparing statutory accounts, tax computationsReconciliations and month end and year end proceduresProcessing payments, invoicesVAT preparation for quarterly returnsClient liaison via email and telephoneExperience & Qualifications Required To Apply:Ideally you will have c 2yrs+ previous bookkeeping/VAT returns experience within accountancy practiceXero/Quickbooks software experienceStrong client liaison skillsIf you are now ready to make you move to a friendly firm offering a great place to work and values their staff, please click the link to apply now!This vacancy is being handled by Vanessa Mathew, Executive Consultant, Kenton Black FinanceKenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level accounting trainees to Director and Partner level. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
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Kenton Black Finance
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8BW, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Kenton Black is seeking a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant for a friendly firm in Shrewsbury due to ongoing expansion.
- The role requires strong bookkeeping skills and knowledge of VAT returns, with experience in Xero and Quickbooks.
- Candidates should ideally have around 2 years of bookkeeping/VAT returns experience within an accountancy practice.
- The position offers a salary of up to £27K, depending on experience, and provides hybrid flexible working options.
- Benefits include 22 days of holidays plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, and a company bonus.
