Bookkeeper in Newport, Gwent

An established accountancy practice is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join its team.

This is a varied role suited to an organised, self-motivated finance professional with a strong bookkeeping background, ideally gained within an accountancy practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking day-to-day bookkeeping and financial data processing, both at client premises and within the office

• Maintaining accurate financial records, including accruals and prepayments

• Preparing and submitting VAT returns

• Reconciling bank accounts and all relevant balance sheet control accounts

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory and management accounts

• Responding to client queries and providing support on day-to-day accounting matters

• Managing multiple client accounts and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

• Undertaking additional ad hoc accounting and administrative duties as required

Requirements

• At least five years' experience working within an accountancy practice or similar accountancy organisation

• A minimum of three years' practical bookkeeping experience

• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping through to accruals and prepayments

• Experience preparing VAT returns

• The ability to reconcile all relevant control accounts

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and proficiency in Xero. Experience using Sage 50 (formerly Sage Line 50) is desirable

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly organised, methodical and detail-oriented

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

• Proactive, enthusiastic and driven, with a positive approach to their work

• Capable of managing their own workload and prioritising competing demands

• Comfortable setting personal deadlines and consistently meeting organisational deadlines

• An effective communicator, confident dealing with clients and colleagues

• Able to manage tasks efficiently and deliver work to a consistently high standard

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful