Part-time Bookkeeper | Harpenden | £18-£20 per hour
We are recruiting a bookkeeper for a client in Harpenden, who offer bespoke accountancy solutions to a wide variety of clients.
The role is 15-20 hours per week, office based and can be spread over 2.5-4 days.
This will involve effectively communicating with clients, undertaking bookkeeping tasks including bank and balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of VAT returns. You will also need to assist with other administrative tasks within the practice, including monthly payroll administration
What’s in it for you?
Salary: £18-£20 per hour (full time equivalent between £35k and £39k)
Hours: 15-20 hours per week, office based, and can be spread over 2.5-4 days
Free parking
Key responsibilities:
Client bookkeeping using a variety of software packages including Xero and QuickBooks
Bank reconciliations
Balance sheet reconciliations including debtor and creditor ledgers
Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
Assisting with monthly client payroll administration
Responding to client Queries and maintaining client relationships
What the employer is looking for:
Experienced bookkeeper, ideally with experience using Xero and Quickbooks (experience of other bookkeeping software packages would also be a bonus)
Understanding of payroll desirable
Willingness to work flexibly, including assisting other team members with their tasks as needed, balancing multiple client workloads
Ability to take full ownership of tasks and ensure they’re completed to deadline
Excellent communication skills, both within the team, and with clients
Willingness to learn quickly, follow processes and work independently
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent IT skills, including excel, with the ability to confidently work across a number of bookkeeping platforms and software applications
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Please note due to the number of applications we often receive; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.