Junior Bookkeeper

Eaton Syalon are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Bookkeeper to join our client's team in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 12 months bookkeeping experience who is looking to develop their career within a modern, client-focused accountancy practice.

Working with a varied portfolio of clients, you'll gain hands-on experience using leading cloud accounting software while building strong client relationships and expanding your technical knowledge in a supportive environment.

As a Junior Bookkeeper, you'll play an important role in supporting our clients by ensuring their financial records are accurate, up to date, and compliant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using Xero and FreeAgent.
• Preparing and submitting Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns accurately and on time.
• Maintaining accurate financial records in line with current regulations.
• Investigating and resolving bookkeeping and MTD queries professionally and efficiently.
• Building positive relationships with clients by providing excellent day-to-day support.
• Liaising with HMRC, Companies House, and colleagues where required.
• Supporting the wider bookkeeping team with a range of client accounting tasks.

We're looking for someone who has:

• At least one year's experience in bookkeeping or accounts processing within an accountancy practice or multi-client environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience using Xero or other cloud accounting software.
• Experience working with sole traders - desirable 
• An interest in continuing to develop your bookkeeping knowledge and skills.

You'll be someone who is:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Accurate and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Client-focused with a professional and friendly approach.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative and growing business.

Our client can offer you:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Full training and ongoing support to develop your skills.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of clients and cloud accounting software.
• A friendly, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
• A 4-day working week.
• Hybrid working after probation period 

If you're looking to build a long-term career in bookkeeping with an organisation that values development, teamwork, and exceptional client service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your bookkeeping career!