Bookkeeper

We are looking for an experienced Bookkeeper to join a fast-growing, dynamic accountancy firm in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role will be covering maternity leave and an immediate start. Benefits 22 hours per week and can be flexible with what hours you would like A lovely new, modern open plan office with a team of 50 Free parking outside. No need to park and walk! Friendly team and casual dress Immediate start No payroll required as there is a designated team to carry this out Monthly Perkbox points – this includes free Café Nero drinks, Greggs food and many more Pension £14.34 per hour Minimum of 6 months maternity cover for the roleThe role You will support our clients and our internal team in bookkeeping and preparing/submitting VAT returns and Management Accounts. You will be the first point of contact for our bookkeeping clients and will liaise with them from gathering their financial information through to preparation of the financial outputs. Liaising with clients to gather information and records to allow you and the rest of our team to prepare accounts, VAT returns, and tax returns Raising sales invoices Inputting and analysing purchase invoices Reconciling bank and credit card transactions Reconciling sales and purchase ledgers Reconciling other Balance Sheet accounts to ensure accuracy Most of the bookkeeping is prepared using Xero or Quickbooks and Sage   Essential skills Experience of bookkeeping in an accountancy practice Experience of Xero or Quickbooks or Sage Must have access to your own car due to the location Approachable and likeable – your colleagues and clients never have a bad word to say about you Able to communicate with colleagues and clients Attention to detail, accuracy and ability to follow procedures and policies Excellent time-management skills and commitment to meet deadlines A “can do” attitude and desire to provide an excellent service to the team and to our clients A willingness to learn new skills and apply them Good knowledge and experience of using of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, Outlook and Word. Training will be provided on other software packages as required