Bookkeeper / Administrator
Location: Camberley, Surrey
Salary: 28,000- 33,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
We are looking for an organised, reliable and experienced Bookkeeper / Administrator to join our client's team in Camberley. The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice, with a strong background in bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns. Experience in an accountancy practice is essential, rather than experience solely within an industry-based finance role.
The role will involve managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, preparing VAT returns and providing general administrative support to the team. AAT qualification or part-qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Bookkeeping
- - Complete bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using accounting software and Excel.
- - Record and categorise sales, purchases, income and expenses.
- - Process bank statements, invoices, receipts and other financial records.
- - Carry out bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- - Prepare and maintain bookkeeping spreadsheets and schedules.
- - Prepare VAT returns and review transactions for the correct VAT treatment.
- - Submit VAT returns to HMRC where authorised.
- - Contact clients to request missing information and documentation.
- - Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.
Administration
- - Send accounts, tax returns and other documents to clients for approval.
- - Arrange electronic signatures and follow up outstanding documents.
- - Upload, organise and maintain client records.
- - Prepare routine client emails and correspondence.
- - Assist with general HMRC and Companies House administration.
- - Keep client records, deadlines and internal task lists up to date.
- - Liaise with accountants and colleagues regarding client work.
- - Provide general administrative support to the team as required.
Skills and Experience
- - Essential: Previous experience working within a UK accountancy practice.
- - Strong experience in bookkeeping and VAT returns.
- - Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
- - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- - Good communication skills and a professional approach to client contact.
- - Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- - AAT qualification or part-qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.
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