Bookkeeper

Part-Time Bookkeeper – Practice

  • Job Type: Part-Time (3-4 days per week), Permanent
  • Location: Chester – Hybrid approach welcome
  • Salary: Up to £35,000 pro-rated for the right person

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Bookkeeper to join a growing firm based on the outskirts of Chester. Reporting to senior staff, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and performing bookkeeping tasks in accordance with company procedures, while meeting all necessary deadlines.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Perform data entry and processing.
  • Manage and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare VAT returns and enter journals.
  • Generate management reports.
  • Complete bookkeeping to Trial Balance, ready for accounts production.
  • Liaise with HMRC and handle regular communication with clients, including occasional visits to client premises.
  • Resolve client queries and undertake ad hoc related tasks as they arise.
  • Ad-hoc tasks when required

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in an Accountancy Practice environment
  • Preferably studies previously or QBE acceptable
  • Proficient in using Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and other cloud-based software is essential.
  • Strong experience in Management Accounts preparation is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between office and home.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, life cover, and car scheme salary sacrifice.
  • Rewards package.
  • Workplace pension.

Reed £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, inc benefits Chester Business Park