A Colchester based accountancy practice is seeking the appointment of a bookkeeper to join the business on a permanent basis.

You will ideally have at least 2 years experience in a practice environment and be looking for a fresh challenge. Excellent Excel skills are essential, as is the ability to provide accurate, robust and reliable information which is consistent across the business

The Role

• Invoicing and assisting with credit control
• Bank reconciliations
• Assisting clients with their queries
• Assisting with management accounts
• Creating running and analysing reports
• Preparing VAT returns
• Processing payroll and other journals
• Providing accounting and clerical support
• Preparation of Profit & Loss accounts and balance sheets
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Preparation and submission of clients monthly/quarterly VAT

Experience Required

• A minimum of 2 years accountancy practice experience
• Familiar with Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, Receipt Bank and Kashflow
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with authorities and clients
• Proactive, confident and professional in all aspects of your work
• Superior organisational skills and absolute attention to detail
• AAT qualified or ACCA part qualified
• Must be eligible to work in the UK