Bookkeeper

Job: Bookkeeper 

Location: Nottingham

Salary £32,000 or pro rata for part time

Bookkeeper – Nottingham

Benefits

The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including:

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, calculated pro rata for part-time employees.

The opportunity to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.

Additional annual leave at certain levels of seniority.

Company pension scheme.

Life assurance at four times your annual salary.

Enhanced family leave policies.

Enhanced company sick pay.

Christmas business closure, subject to business requirements.

Confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Corporate discounts platform.

Access to flexible benefits such as critical illness cover, a healthcare cash plan, dental cover, eye care and the Cycle to Work scheme.

Working Pattern: Office-based, with some work at client sites

We are working with an established accountancy and business advisory firm to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper for its Nottingham office.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking practice, providing high-quality bookkeeping services to a varied portfolio of clients. Both full-time and part-time applicants will be considered, including candidates seeking hours that may fit around school commitments.

The Opportunity

As a Bookkeeper, you will work closely with a diverse range of clients, maintaining accurate financial records and producing timely management information.

You will develop trusted client relationships while using Xero and other accountancy applications to make financial processes more efficient. The position combines office-based responsibilities with regular bookkeeping support at client sites, so you should be comfortable working independently and travelling locally when required.

As a Bookkeeper, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day bookkeeping support for a varied client portfolio.
• Building strong and lasting client relationships.
• Implementing Xero and suitable accountancy applications for clients.
• Producing accurate and timely management information.
• Assisting with monthly accounts and management reports.
• Reconciling balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.
• Preparing and posting journals for payroll, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.
• Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Preparing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Managing accounts payable, expenses and credit cards.
• Supporting accounts receivable and credit control activities.
• Helping clients improve their financial processes and supporting their businesses to thrive.

About You

This opportunity would suit an experienced and approachable Bookkeeper who takes pride in delivering accurate work and excellent client service.

You will ideally have:

• A full AAT qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least three years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping position.
• Good working knowledge of Xero, Microsoft Excel and accountancy applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A positive and professional approach to working with clients.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• An interest in technology and improving financial processes.
• A genuine desire to continue learning and developing.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to client sites.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a permanent full-time or part-time opportunity in Nottingham, please get in touch for a confidential conversation.