Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover) - Southend-On-Sea

Xeinadin - Top 20 Accountancy Firm - UK & Ireland

Role: Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover)

Location: Southend-On-Sea

Who Are We?

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy.

Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms.

Our regional offices of over 3000 colleagues operate in collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper within an accountancy practice to join our expanding organisation. You will be self-motivated, able to work to tight deadlines, have excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills together with an ability and interest in understanding our clients' business.

Key Responsibilities:

Bookkeeping:

• Undertake bookkeeping, inputting data, for a variety of clients as allocated by the line manager.
• Bookkeeping to final TB. This would involve understanding the year end process, entering opening and closing balances for adjusted trial balance.
• Able to calculate and post accruals and prepayments, depreciation and other year-end journals.
• Prepare management accounts.
• Maintain a full and accurate audit trail by filing and referencing documents in a timely manner.
• Adhere to accounting standards.
• Meet deadlines and time budgets.
• Advise line manager of any outstanding issues.
• Complete VAT returns for allocated clients.
• Setting up clients on Xero and dealing with conversion balances.

Client Relations:

• Develop and maintain good client relations.
• Liaise with clients directly or through relevant manager to resolve queries or obtain further information. Ensure a high level of service to meet clients' expectations.
• Ensure that all hours worked on assignments are correctly recorded and budgets are adhered to, escalating issues to managers so that fee conversations can be undertaken with the client.

Key Requirements:

• Able to prepare VAT summaries and Return.
• VAT Registration; De-registration etc.
• Minimum 3 years in a Practice environment
• Must have a robust knowledge of double entry.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Have experience with Xero, QuickBooks, Sage , Excel and Word
• Excellent time management and organisation skills.
• Comfortable working to deadlines.
• Able to understand the concept of PAYE for bookkeeping purposes.
• Assist The Manager/Partner to collect information required in reply to HMRC enquiries.
• Have a working knowledge of CIS requirements and experience in making submissions.

Additional Requirements:

• AAT qualified or ACCA part qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Xero and QuickBooks.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Organised and methodical.
• Client focussed.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel, to an intermediate level, for the production of letters and spreadsheets.
• Carrying out tasks with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.
• Organisation/time management.
• Ability to operate strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.

What We Offer:

Joining our team comes with a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary, plus a significant benefits package
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation.

Join Our Team:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out - apply now and become a valued member of our team!

Xeinadin does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Xeinadin is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage direct applications from all suitable candidates.