Practice Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Practice Bookkeeper to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is already comfortable managing bookkeeping for multiple clients at the same time. You will be helping our team manage a varied portfolio of businesses, keeping their financial records accurate, up to date and under control. Every client and every job we work on uses Xero, so strong, practical Xero experience is essential. This is not something we can compromise on.

Responsibilities

Supporting the team with day-to-day financial administration of several clients; Completing regular bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients; Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank transactions in Xero; Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations; Managing clients’ finance and Accounts@ email inboxes; Communicating directly with clients and suppliers to resolve queries; Maintaining accurate records and ensuring bookkeeping deadlines are met; Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns; Identifying missing information, unusual transactions and potential bookkeeping issues; Working closely with the wider team to ensure each client receives a responsive and reliable service

Requirements

Experienced Practice Bookkeeper; Comfortable managing bookkeeping for multiple clients at the same time; Strong, practical Xero experience; Previous experience managing bookkeeping for multiple clients; Ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload across several clients; Experience with basic VAT bookkeeping and an understanding of VAT returns; Good attention to detail and confidence working with financial information; Clear and friendly written and verbal communication skills; Confidence to communicate directly with clients and suppliers; Proactive approach with the ability to spot problems and follow up on missing information; Ability to work independently while also being part of a supportive team; Ability to juggle multiple clients without losing track of detail; Enjoy variety, take ownership of work and understand the importance of keeping clients’ bookkeeping accurate and up to date

Nice to have

Experience within an accountancy practice