Bookkeeper

​Clark Wood is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy operating throughout the United Kingdom within the Public Practice Accountancy & Tax sectors. Our core client base consists of Accountancy Practices ranging from Big 4, Top 10 & Mid-Tier firms through to independent regional firms and sole traders.

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Bookkeeper (Practice)

Salisbury

Circa £22,000 - £26,000 (Dependent on Experience)

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Accountancy Practice recruitment specialists Clark Wood are working with a reputable independent firm of chartered accountants in Salisbury who are now looking to add an experienced Bookkeeper to their growing team.

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The workload will be varied with the successful person gaining exposure to a wide array of clients for whom you will be assisting with their bookkeeping needs, management accounts and VAT.

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The role consists of bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients in various industries using a variety of software packages (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks). In addition to accurate data processing the role requires accurate reconciliation work and VAT return preparation.

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The successful individual will have existing experience of working within practice and you will be confident in all aspects of bookkeeping. You will have experience in the use of online accounting software including Xero, Quickbooks, or Sage.

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The ideal candidate may be AAT Qualified, Part Qualified or may be qualified by experience.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful individual to join a forward-thinking Salisbury based firm in a role where you will be rewarded with an extremely competitive salary and benefits package as well as scope for development.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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Carry out weekly, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.

Prepare & submit VAT returns for a range of clients.

Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

Prepare financial management reports.

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes.

Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.

Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.

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Skills

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AAT Qualified / Part Qualified or Qualified by Experience

Experience of working in a practice environment is essential

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For further information on this role please contact Jack Wyatt at Clark Wood - jwyatt@clark-wood.co.uk / 07880 255 933

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If this specific vacancy is not quite what you are looking for please contact us to investigate alternatives; you can send your CV to this job or contact us directly. Refer a friend or colleague to us and receive a minimum of £200 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role

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