About the firm
We are an approachable and friendly team of experienced chartered accountants and business advisers.
Focused on our clients, we bring proactive, innovative practice and technology to support them in realising their personal and business ambitions and objectives.
Our quality of service has earned us a long-standing reputation as a valued accountancy partner to many businesses in the local and surrounding areas. This has led to the business growing substantially over recent years.
Role and responsibilities
Due to continued growth the business is looking for an experienced Practice/ Client Bookkeeper to join our friendly, well -established accountancy practice team at Luton office.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,200-£38,200.00 per annum (dependent on experience)
Work Location: In person
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining bookkeeping records for a diverse client portfolio.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Bank reconciliations and control account reconciliations.
- Processing sales and purchase ledgers.
- Assisting with management accounts where required.
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and provide ongoing support.
- Working with cloud-based accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
About You
To be successful, you’ll ideally have:
- At least two years’ bookkeeping experience gained within a UK accountancy practice.
- AAT qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Competent with Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experienced with accounting software such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills.
Why choose us?
We provide a range of benefits to help you meet your aspirations now and for the future. This includes:
- Flexible working, along with hybrid arrangements considered
- Paid overtime – rare in our sector we know!
- Membership of our pension and life assurance scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free and plentiful onsite parking
- Employee Assistance support for challenging lifetimes
- Social and sporting activities … plus more
This is an office-based position.
Working hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
If you’re an experienced Bookkeeper looking to join a practice where you’ll be appreciated, supported and given the opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to recruitment@fkca.co.uk