Bookeeper

Rutherford Briant ,
Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000 per annum

Overview

Rutherford Briant are recruiting for a Bookkeeper in Chelmsford, to join a firm of Chartered Accountants. Our client enjoys an excellent reputation for its staff development and offers a sociable, friendly working environment. This role would work as part of an established team to oversee a broad client portfolio. The role would suit an experienced bookkeeper looking for an opportunity to lead client relationships and work closely with senior staff. The role will include; Exposure to a variety of projects that will offer day-to-day exposure to senior client relationship Responsibility for building effective relationships with both clients and colleagues across the project Demonstrate strong problem solving skills Undertake computerised and manual book-keeping - including ledger review and reconciliation, bank reconciliation, extended trial balance preparation and drafting basic accounts from existing trial balances. The role will require a hands-on approach, providing monthly bookkeeping services to clients, the production of quarterly VAT returns and management accounts. The Practice is keen to use and promote Xero cloud-based software, so experience and knowledge in this respect will be valuable. Good communication skills are essential for regular client contact and team development. The successful candidate will be AAT Qualified or equivalent, with prior experience in a Bookkeeping role with 2 years experience in Practice. The position offered is full-time, however, part-time hours will be considered. A competitive full-time salary will be offered based on qualification and experience.