Book-keeper.

Salary

Contract

Permanent

Location

Leeds

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We’d love to see how we can streamline your hiring together.

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Description of this role

An enjoyable book-keeping role working for a smaller accountancy practice with strong values and an excellent reputation. 4 days on site and 1 wfh day. 36 hours per week but they would also consider school hours.  Previous book-keeping and VAT returns experience needed. A team player is essential for this friendly organisation.

The role
Joining a small team to support a range of clients with book-keeping and VAT returns.  

Key responsibilities
  • Book-keeping and preparing accounts for a varied portfolio of clients (these are wide ranging in sector and size – very small up to £50m t/o.  Some of the more involved VAT returns are for pharmaceutical firms and restaurants as an example and the bigger VAT returns can run to 2 days to complete for larger firms)
  • Preparing and submitting VAT returns (extensively at the end of each quarter)
  • Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts and payments
  • Posting and coding bank transactions accurately
  • Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
  • Checking VAT codes and resolving discrepancies
  • Liaising with clients to request missing information
  • Maintaining accurate digital records using systems such as QuickBooks, Xero and Sage
  • Preparing reports and records for year-end accounts preparation
What we are looking for
  • Previous book-keeping and VAT returns experience either in practice or industry
  • A hard working, reliable team player
  • Knowledge of accounting systems such as QuickBooks, Xero etc and strong spreadsheet skills
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment from previous work history
Additional information

Hours: Mon to Fri 36 hours per week 1 day working from home with 4 on site
Location: North Leeds 
Salary: £28,500 to £32,000 dependent upon experience
Job type: Permanent full time (but will consider school hours)


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    We’re a Leeds based commercial Recruitment Agency supporting organisations of all sizes and sectors across the UK. Big enough to deliver and small enough to care, we go beyond the CV to find the talent and attributes other recruiters miss. For us, finding the right personnel is personal.

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