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Bookkeeper
Salary: £30,000 FTE dependent on skills and experience
Wetherby, LS22 (free parking)
Full Time, Permanent
Monday Friday office based
About the company
Our client is a trusted accountancy and business advisory firm in Wetherby, supporting businesses since 1997. They provide expert bookkeeping, tax, payroll, and financial guidance to help clients improve cash flow and profitability.
Overview
Our client is seeking a positive, driven and organised Bookkeeper to join their team working from their office in Wetherby. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance and can demonstrate they have at least 2 years experience working as a bookkeeper in practice, using Xero and QuickBooks.
Duties but not limited to:-
- Manage a variety of client's bookkeeping requirements and be point of contact for bookkeeping queries
- Raise sales and purchase invoices and ensure the VAT treatment is correct
- Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable ledgers
- Reconcile bank statements & post monthly journals
- Prepare and file VAT returns for clients
Skills
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, DEXT and QuickBooks is essential
- Xero certification preferred
- Qualified by experience or AAT level 4
- Experience with payroll transactions desirable
- Practice experience
- Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
- Strong analytical skills with a problem-solving mindset
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise with team members and clients
- Positive attitude
- Open to learning new skills and sharing best practice
If you are passionate about working with a busy team on a variety of clients and possess the necessary skills to excel in this Bookkeeper role, we encourage you to apply.
