Bookkeeper

RenDit; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an entry-level Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant. The role includes bookkeeping for clients, processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and VAT returns. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential. The position is initially office-based but transitions to hybrid after training. The practice offers ongoing training and study support.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Study support after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting role with day-to-day transactional knowledge is essential.
• Experience in a practice environment is preferred but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients.
• Process and post sales and purchase invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliation and VAT returns.
• Resolve queries from clients.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

IT literacy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Relevant qualification (e.g., AAT)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

We are actively representing a well established Accountancy Practice in their search for a Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Initially this role will be office based during the training period, however it will revert to a hybrid role once the training period has been completed.

Duties

• Carrying out bookkeeping duties for a portfolio of clients
• Processing/posting sales and purchase invoices
• Bank reconciliation
• VAT returns
• Resolving queries from clients
• Adhoc duties to support the team

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally experience within a practice environment (not essential)
• Previous experience within an accounting role, with knowledge of day to day transactional accounting (essential)
• Working towards a relevant qualification, such as AAT
• IT Literate - experience of Sage and Xero would be advantageous
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong organisational skills are essential

The client is flexible on days/hours required to suit individual circumstances, but they also offer ongoing training and development for the right person, along with study support once probationary period is completed.

This role will initially be office based during training period, however hybrid working will be available, all applicants must live within a commutable distance from St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

For further information, please contact Kul Mahal on ;or call 07885 688293

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industry

• Accounting