Bookkeeper

The Company
Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with an independent firm of chartered accountants who have enjoyed sustainable growth over the past 3 years.  The growth has come as the organisation have consistently delivered for their clients and have gone beyond expectations. 

This vacancy, the result of growth and will report into the senior client manager.  The role will be office based (Stirlingshire), and you can expect to work in a busy, supportive and collegiate environment. 

The Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to support the senor client manager in the preparation of bookkeeping activities for a portfolio of clients.  The role will primarily be a back-office function however applicants will need to be confident in answering queries and interacting with clients.

On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following;
Bookkeeping & Financial Records
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of clients
Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts, and payments
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other control accounts
VAT & Compliance
Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements and Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Ensure compliance with current UK accounting standards and tax regulations
Assist in responding to HMRC queries where required
Accounts Preparation Support
Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts
Support accountants with working papers and reconciliations
Identify discrepancies and resolve queries efficiently
Software & Systems
Use cloud-based accounting platforms (Xero & FreeAgent)
Support client onboarding to digital systems where necessary
Ensure data accuracy across multiple systems

The Requirements
We are seeking an experienced and confident bookkeeper who is based in the Stirlingshire region who has experience of either Xero or FreeAgent or ideally both.  We are ideally seeking an applicant who has a minimum of 3 years of experience within an accounting firm; however we are open to candidates who have experience within industry.  Attention to detail and a conscientious mindset are critical competencies for the successful applicant.  You will be working within a small team of accounting professionals where team work is a default. 

Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity.  

If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me.