Bookkeeper

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice based in Carlisle. With a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, the firm prides itself on its client-focused approach and supportive working environment. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled and motivated Bookkeeper to join their team. This opportunity is being managed on a confidential basis by an external recruitment partner.

Role Overview - Bookkeeper

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of sole traders and partnership clients
• Preparing and maintaining accurate financial records, including ledgers and reconciliations
• Completing and submitting monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• Using Xero for data processing and maintaining client accounts
• Utilising data capture tools such as Briefcase to support bookkeeping processes
• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact
• Supporting the wider team with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as required

Role Requirements - Bookkeeper

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role, ideally within an accountancy practice environment
• Experience working with sole traders and partnership clients
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping processes, including bank reconciliations and ledger management
• Experience preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software, particularly Xero
• Experience using data capture tools such as Briefcase (or similar) is desirable
• Ability to assist with year-end accounts preparation
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with clients
• AAT qualification (or working towards) is advantageous

Salary & Benefits - Bookkeeper

• Salary: 25,000 - 32,000 (potentially more for highly experienced candidates)
• Full-time role (37 hours per week), with flexibility to reduce hours if required
• Flexible working hours through a flexi-time system (between 8:00am and 5:30pm)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Support and funding towards AAT qualifications up to Level 3
• Friendly and supportive working environment with opportunities for development
• Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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